Big Tech wants you hooked on your phone, but you can fight back. Use these tricks to reduce screen time and reclaim your ...

It can also increase screen wear over time too. Perhaps, most importantly, keeping your iPhone unlocked when inactive can pose a security risk should someone get hold of your handset.

Increase in anxiety ... “The best way to reduce screen time is to start small,” says Dr Wyllie. “You need to be honest with yourself and recognise if your screen time is becoming an issue.

The study found that with each unit increase in parental screen use — based on the 1 to 4 scale — there was an 11% increase in the likelihood of children engaging with both mature video games ...

Limiting screen time around preschool age to educational content and co-watching content. Limiting elementary school-aged kids’ exposure to social media and continuing to co-watch content.

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The study found that with each unit increase in parental screen use — based on the 1 to 4 scale — there was an 11% increase in the likelihood of children engaging with both mature video games ...