Sweden health agency tells parents to put down phones

STOCKHOLM — Sweden's public health agency on Monday called on parents to put their phones away when spending time with their children. The Public Health Agency of Sweden said the new recommendations follow research into the impact of screen use. Since 2024, the agency has recommended that parents "reflect" on their use of smartphones around children, but in the new recommendations it offered more concrete suggestions. "Put your phone away when you're with your child. Use it only if you nee