Brainstorm things you enjoy doing that don’t involve screens, and make them a priority. Pick up that book you’ve been meaning to read, go for a walk or start a new hobby that keeps your hands busy.

I never thought I had a screen time problem until my daughter called me out. The other night, we were sitting on the couch together, and she was ...

How can I set better boundaries with my screen time without feeling disconnected or giving in to the habit all over again?

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA ...

I never thought I had a screen time problem until my daughter called me out. The other night, we were sitting on the couch ...

Years ago working the service desk at a local department store, I became friends with a regular shopper. Hey, Mary Jane! One thing I truly enjoyed about working in that area was that I was able to ...

Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about service dogs for seniors with disabilities? My 67-year-old father has chronic arthritis and Parkinson’s disease, and I’m wondering if an assistance ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

I never thought I had a screen time problem until my daughter called me out. The other night, we were sitting on the couch together, and she was excitedly telling me about her day. Without thinking, I ...

"I don’t want to be that person anymore. I want to be more engaged in my own life instead of just consuming content." ...

My girlfriend and I recently flew from Los Angeles to London and back again for a trip, and something that I did on our ...

In today's Dear Annie column, Annie hears from an adult who wants to take ownership of their life and stop spending time consuming mindless content online.