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A new study found children who spent more time with hand-held screens were more likely to exhibit a delay in expressive speech Photo by triloks/via Getty Images

Nation Oct 29

Kids are spending more time watching online videos, survey finds

By Martha Irvine, Associated Press

Education Sep 25

A new study found children who spent more time with hand-held screens were more likely to exhibit a delay in expressive speech Photo by triloks/via Getty Images
Why your toddler can’t learn from a screen

Toddlers often are unable to understand that the person on the screen is real, relevant and represents an actual adult, one researcher said.

By Jackie Mader, The Hechinger Report

Health Apr 24

UN recommends no screen time for babies, only 1 hour for kids under 5

The World Health Organization has issued its first-ever guidance for how much screen time children under 5 should get: not very much, and none at all for those under 1.

By Associated Press

Nation Jun 14

Former FBI Director James Comey prepares to testify before a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on "Russian Federation Efforts to Interfere in the 2016 U.S. Elections" on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Photo by Jim Bourg/Reuters
5 important stories that have nothing to do with the Russia investigations

Here are five important stories that were overlooked in the media frenzy.

By Laura Santhanam, Erica R. Hendry, Joshua Barajas, Iman Smith, Andrew Wagner

Science May 24

A new study found children who spent more time with hand-held screens were more likely to exhibit a delay in expressive speech Photo by triloks/via Getty Images
Twitter Chat: How much screen time is appropriate during a child’s development?

Dr. Nathan Chomilo will join NewsHour science producer Nsikan Akpan for a Twitter chat at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 25th to talk about the risks of mobile device usage by children.

By Lora Strum

Dec 06

How much time do parents spend on their screens?

By Laura Santhanam

If you want to scold your teen or tween for their screen time on smartphones, tablets and computers, think twice: You may be setting their example.

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Oct 22

Pediatricians relax guidelines on screen time for kids to give more flexibility

By Megan Thielking, STAT

The American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends that parents keep infants and toddlers away from screens until they hit 18 months, instead of two years.

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Nov 03

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Most teens think they can multitask while getting screen time. They can’t.

By PBS NewsHour

Today's teens and tweens are constantly connecting -- to TV, computers, smartphones and tablets. Kids between 8 and 12 report spending an average of 4.5 hours a day in front of a screen, while teenagers spend more than 6.5 hours…

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