In a world of instant gratification, kids are accustomed to being rewarded. Tap a button, and bright animations explode on the screen. Press a fidget toy bubble, and there’s an immediate, satisfying ...

September 5, 2008 — In a longitudinal study, low–birth-weight children had modestly increased levels of psychiatric problems such as aggression or anxiety throughout childhood. However, those living ...

A major new study has found what many parents feared but science is only now confirming. It’s not video games. It’s social media that seems to be undermining teenagers’ ability to concentrate. Over ...

Excessive screen use by preschool-age children can lead to reduced sleep quality, exacerbating problems such as poor attention, hyperactivity and unstable mood, a new study suggests. Excessive screen ...

This month, I picked up a concerned parent from the waiting room. I walked her to my office and asked how I could help. “My 10-year-old son can’t focus on anything. I think it’s because of the video ...