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What 'Toy Story 5' tells us about our world: For the AI-powered screen, the child is the toy
July 01, 2026 5:19 pm
When children stop being the ones who imagine the world and become imagined by the devices around them, the problem is no longer what happens to toys. It is what happens to the child
What is Mivo, a new app looking to curb doomscrolling through no-shame approach?
June 22, 2026 12:49 pm
The launch of Mivo comes as a growing number of companies and app developers are attempting to cater to users looking to tackle smartphone or social media addiction.
'Remember, when Vaayu was so sick...': Ishita Dutta, Vatsal Sheth on when they allow screen time for son
May 18, 2026 6:13 pm
Ishita Dutta and Vatsal Sheth advocate for mindful screen use, calling gadgets a 'last resort' necessity.
Los Angeles schools set limits on classroom screen time
April 22, 2026 9:42 am
Los Angeles schools move to cap classroom screen time, aiming to balance digital learning with student health and development concerns
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.
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.
Instead of banning kids from online spaces, here's what we should offer them instead
September 14, 2024 4:56 pm
The focus needs to be on eliminating online harms, and equipping children and their caregivers to deal confidently with the digital world.
Are Peppa Pig, Coco Melon and cartoon marathons on phones turning your kid into a zombie? Here’s what a new study says
October 09, 2023 4:16 pm
Parents can develop the power of empathy, imagination and communication in simple ways, says Dr Rajesh Sagar, Professor of Psychiatry, AIIMS, New Delhi
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