Screen time has increased by as much as 500% during the pandemic, but should parents panic?

Plenty argue about the pros and cons of screen time, and there’s not consensus among experts about just how dangerous it can be. But data shows an undeniable surge in usage, with a staggering number of families significantly increasing consumption. — Photo by McKaela Taylor on Unsplash

Angelina Vicknair had hit a breaking point with her 10-year-old.

Before the pandemic, Jude, a temperate kid, had enjoyed evenings of baseball. But by last summer, he was having nearly nightly meltdowns after burying himself deep inside the virtual world of video games.