Screen time is often a contentious topic between kids and parents, but as social isolation limits opportunities for physical play, moms and dads are resigning themselves to increased tech usage. However, brands have an opportunity to make these hours more meaningful and productive.

It’s natural for parents to worry about their kids’ phone use, but a survey shows that Dutch teens are just as concerned about how much time they spend online. Amid growing awareness of the health-related consequences of screen time, younger people are keen to build healthier digital habits.

HBO, Disney Plus, Apple+, and now Peacock – there are now around 300 streaming services in the US. But despite an initial wave of interest during the pandemic, consumer behavior has shifted, with many people reassessing which services are worth their buck. What does this mean for big providers?

While it may seem unlikely that people would have FOMO amid a global pandemic, Canvas8 spoke to Patrick McGinnis, author of FOMO: Practical Decision Making in a World Overwhelmed by Choice to understand the role media and entertainment play in generating FOBO during lockdown.