Too much screen time may trigger lasting brain delays, top health official warns
Stephanie Haridopolos recommends creating a family screen plan, modeling healthy habits, redirecting kids to offline activities and disconnecting during meals, bedtime and car rides to build better connections. Surgeon General's Office has released a targeted framework known as "the 5 Ds."No. Sit down as a family to outline clear, age-appropriate rules regarding when, where and how long screens can be used throughout the day.Setting explicit expectations ahead of time cuts down on daily arguments, experts say.
- ▪Stephanie Haridopolos recommends creating a family screen plan, modeling healthy habits, redirecting kids to offline activities and disconnecting during meals, bedtime and car rides to build better connections.
- ▪Surgeon General's Office has released a targeted framework known as "the 5 Ds."No.
- ▪Sit down as a family to outline clear, age-appropriate rules regarding when, where and how long screens can be used throughout the day.Setting explicit expectations ahead of time cuts down on daily arguments, experts say.
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Health Too much screen time may trigger lasting brain delays, top health official warns Interim surgeon general warns early and excessive screen time can trigger neurocognitive delays in young children By Khloe Quill Fox News Published July 26, 2026 9:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Expert reveals simple screen-time swaps that can benefit the whole family Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos recommends creating a family screen plan, modeling healthy habits, redirecting kids to offline activities and disconnecting during meals, bedtime and car rides to build better connections.
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