London: A Cardiff University study has found that children using screen-based media devices at bedtime have over double the risk of inadequate sleep duration compared to children without access to such a device.

Denver: Children who are sexually abused are nearly five times more likely to inject drugs in adulthood as those who are not — while children who witness violence are about three times more likely — according to new research released at the American Public Health Association’s 2016 Annual Meeting and Expo in Denver.

Ann Arbor: New guidelines announced by the American Academy of Pediatrics say parents not only need to pay attention to the amount of time children spend on digital media – but also how, when and where they use it.

Ann Arbor: A parent gets home from work just as a new email “dings” on his or her phone. At the same time, the toddler is calling out for a snack or because big brother isn’t sharing, and he would really like to show off his Lego creation.

Montreal: Results of new study led by Linda Pagani, professor at the University of Montreal’s School of Psychoeducation, show that young children who watch too much television are at risk of victimization and social isolation and adopting violent and antisocial behaviour toward other students at age 13.

Ithaca: A new study from a Cornell University sociologist shows that while parents enjoy the time they spend with their children, parenting carries more strain for mothers.