"Open, honest communication. That is the most important thing," she said. She advises setting an example with your own cell phone, and how much time you're glued to the phone over your kids. "We need ...

Children's playtime that actually involves physical activity is dipping, making them more depressed, as per a study.

"This is not about fighting against the phone or the internet so much as it's about helping to integrate those very powerful ...

Kids also need plenty of opportunities to play and nurture offline friendships ... “So, a first step may be to have the whole family create a phone-free zone in the schedule.” ...