Evidence-based articles on children's digital wellbeing - aligned with AAP and NHS guidelines.
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What the AAP and WHO recommend for screens from birth to age 5, why video chat is treated differently, and how to handle real-life situations like travel and sick days.
Read article →Most apps labeled "educational" have little evidence behind them. A simple four-question test, based on learning research, to separate genuinely useful apps from digital busywork.
Read article →What the built-in parental controls on iPhone, Android, game consoles, YouTube and streaming services can and cannot do, and how to set them up in a way your child understands.
Read article →There is no official right age for a first smartphone. A practical readiness checklist, the step-by-step alternatives, and what to agree before handing over the phone.
Read article →Why most social media platforms set a minimum age of 13, what the 2023 Surgeon General and APA advisories say, and practical steps for when your child starts using social apps.
Read article →What research says about video games and kids, how to read ESRB and PEGI ratings, what loot boxes and online chat mean for families, and when gaming becomes a problem.
Read article →Why nearsightedness is rising in children, the strong evidence that outdoor time protects eyesight, what eye doctors say about blue light, and simple habits like the 20-20-20 rule.
Read article →The definitive answer to the question every parent is asking - including what the research actually shows about screen time and child development.
Read article →Why evening screen use is one of the most damaging things children can do before bed - and what the science says about protecting your child's sleep.
Read article →Proven strategies that actually work - from parental controls to screen-free zones - to help your family build healthier digital habits without constant conflict.
Read article →From toddlers to teens - a practical list of engaging, screen-free activities organised by age group to help your child disconnect and thrive offline.
Read article →Does screen time cause tantrums, attention problems and aggression? A careful look at what the evidence supports, what it does not, and what matters more than the hours.
Read article →A step-by-step guide to writing a family screen time plan that actually sticks, with two worked examples for different age groups.
Read article →The science behind how excessive screen use affects brain development, attention, language, and emotional regulation - and what you can do about it.
Read article →Every article is written and checked against published guidance from the AAP, the WHO and the NHS. See how we research and review content.
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