EDITOR’S NOTE: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can ...

On Thursday, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation heard arguments on whether to combine about two dozen lawsuits alleging children and young adults got addicted to video games. The ...

Q. How do I manage screen time for kids? Both of my sons, ages 12 and 9, LOVE (read: are addicted to) screens. My older child often connects with his friends by playing games online. I encourage him ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Summer break is here, which means school is out, no more homework, and it’s time to have fun. The lack of routine and scheduled activities, however, may pose ...

Dr. Aliza Pressman, a developmental psychologist and author of “The 5 Principles of Parenting," joins TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and guest co-host Willie Geist to share advice for parents about how to ...

AMHERST, N.Y. — Many parents of young children find themselves in a constant struggle getting their kids to turn off YouTube. A local psychologist said she helps families deal with it all the time, ...

It’s not all fun and games. Experts have long warned that spending a lot of time playing video games can increase anxiety, depression, eye strain, the risk of developing obesity and other health woes.

A gaming disorder, sometimes referred to as “video game addiction,” is a pattern of game-playing behavior—involving online gaming or offline video games—that is difficult to control and that continues ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While parents and teachers focus on how much time children are spending on screens, they may also need to look for signs of ...