John Shumway joined KDKA in October 1988 as a General Assignment Reporter. During his years at KDKA, he has anchored the morning and weekend news and is currently a featured General Assignment ...

Stop feeling guilty about screen time. Here's how to use it as a parenting tool - not a crutch - without harming your kid's ...

Parents face an increasingly difficult decision: embrace technology in children’s education or protect their developing brains. New research from cognitive neuroscientists provides a clear answer. The ...

It’s 9:08 p.m., and you’re in the hallway again. Your 11-year-old is asking for “just 10 more minutes” to finish their YouTube video. You glance at the clock, doing the math on how many hours of sleep ...

Image Credit: Shutterstock/Kaspars Grinvalds. The term “iPad Kid” describes children who are frequently seen using tablets or smartphones, particularly the iPad. This label has emerged in discussions ...

Spread the loveIn an age where screens are ubiquitous, understanding their impact on young children has become a pressing concern for parents and educators alike. A groundbreaking study released today ...

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently released updated guidelines on digital ecosystems for children and adolescents, mostly shifting away from firm screen time limits to a more nuanced ...

A toddler plays with an iPad as her mother pushes her in a stroller. The child ignores her surroundings, mesmerized by the device. A preteen plays Fortnite with his online friends. Most of these ...

Summer vacations bring excitement for kids but often concern for parents later with issues like sleep problems, reduced ...