Spotlight Gen Z has a viral hack to fix their attention spans. It may actually work. Charles Trepany USA TODAY Mar 21, 2026 Mar 21, 2026 Updated Apr 23, 2026 0 × ZMG - Buzz60 Many young parents say screen time is getting in the way of bonding with their kids. 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A small but growing movement wants you to put down your phone. But first read this Two decades after Steve Jobs premiered the iPhone, a small but intensely passionate movement is rebelling against the omnipresent screen.
Many Young Parents Say Screen Time Is Hurting Their Bond with Their Kids Many young parents say screen time is getting in the way of bonding with their kids.
