Technology

Screens are part of daily life for most families in the United States. Children use them for school, fun, and staying in touch with friends. Parents use them for work and news. Without clear rules, screen time can slowly take over family time, sleep, and outdoor play. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers a […]

Screens are a normal part of childhood in the United States. Children use phones, tablets, gaming systems, and laptops for schoolwork, entertainment, and social connection. Without clear limits, however, screen use can slowly replace sleep, homework, outdoor play, and family time. A screen-time contract is a written agreement that sets simple, consistent rules for device […]