Device Usage Strategies to Help Parents Corral Kids' Screen Time

Parents of school-aged children are likely aware of the impact of screens on modern youngsters. Screens are used extensively in many schools, and children also use devices while at home. In fact, a report on screen usage released by the U.S. Surgeon General's Office in May 2026 indicated that pre-teen and teenaged children use screens an average of four or more hours per day. Exposure and overexposure to screens can be detrimental to children. The United States Department of Health and Human Services notes that screen use in early life is linked to poorer language outcomes. In addition, excessive screen usage among school-aged children has been linked to poor educational and health outcomes. The DHHS also notes that screen usage among teenagers may be making them vulnerable to mental health and behavioral issues that can extend beyond adolescence and into adulthood.

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