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Kids spending too much time on smartphones? 3 tips to reclaim your child’s focus
January 14, 2026 5:56 pm
While the tips are grounded in the research done on children and teens in the US, they have universal applicability, considering the growing screen time worldwide.
How the 'Idle Sitting' contest in Punjab's Moga village shone spotlight on importance of digital detox
January 02, 2026 6:21 pm
A fun and unique way of spreading awareness about the perils of digital overload, a Punjabi village asked people to sit in one spot without using their phones, getting up, falling asleep or using the washroom.
Screen time triggers severe neck and shoulder pain in 16-year-old: How poor posture, no movement and no sleep are affecting the young
September 24, 2025 6:33 am
It’s not just the hours spent on screens, it’s the way your body is positioned during those hours that does the damage
‘First their grades fall... then their behaviour changes’: How screen addiction is impacting Delhi’s young adults
July 21, 2025 7:49 am
The entry of Artificial Intelligence (AI) hasn’t helped matters. “AI has impacted students, leading to more smartphone usage,” says Pavan Duggal, a leading cyber law expert
Toddlers in India are missing key developmental milestones due to excessive screen time; parents, mental health experts weigh in
July 10, 2025 5:41 pm
The World Health Organization recommends zero screen time for children under two, and no more than one hour of high-quality, supervised programming for children aged two–five.
Real risk to youth mental health is ‘addictive use,’ not screen time alone, study finds
June 19, 2025 2:43 pm
Addictive behavior may be more difficult to control during childhood, before the prefrontal cortex, which acts as a brake on impulsivity, is fully developed.
Increased screen time found to increase depression risk in teen girls by disrupting sleep, study finds
April 05, 2025 1:30 pm
In September 2024, the Swedish Public Health Agency announced guidelines that teenagers should not use no more than two-to-three hours of daily leisure screen time, partly to promote better sleep
Basic rules for screen time at young age can help reduce childhood obesity -- new research
December 29, 2024 4:46 pm
While many factors contribute to childhood obesity – such as diet, physical activity and genetics – one often-overlooked factor is screen time.
We're quick to limit kids' screen time. Parents can also benefit from setting boundaries for themselves
November 29, 2024 6:30 pm
Without regular breaks, we risk cognitive burnout, which makes it harder to stay productive, focus and potentially even manage screen time.
Shortsightedness is on rise in children. There's more we can do than limit screen time
November 23, 2024 5:29 pm
Regular eye tests with the optometrist are the best way to understand your child's eye health and eyesight.
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