Bountiful mother of four Jennifer Long says raising kids in the age of smartphones, social media and AI presents a daily challenge of balancing safety, responsibility and independence. “The great ...

Bettcher Erickson says parents seem overly anxious to control and safeguard what their kids may experience in the real world, but not so much in the virtual world... ...Tonight's event is free of ...

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lorain County is offering a program called Social Media and Your Kids, designed to help parents and guardians protect youth from the negative impacts of social media, ...

A new Journal of Pediatrics study suggests kids who get smartphones before age 12 face higher risks of depression, obesity and sleep problems. With the holidays approaching, many parents may be ...

Children are being exposed to screens and social media as early as toddlerhood, creating new challenges for parents trying to keep their kids safe online, according to a youth services expert.

As smartphones and tablets become increasingly embedded in daily life, a growing body of research is raising alarms about their subtle yet significant effects on young children. A new study published ...

One in five U.S. teens say social media has negatively impacted their mental health and nearly half say it has a mostly negative impact on kids their age. A Pew Research Center report published ...

From captivating kids’ shows on tablets to educational games on smartphones, screens offer a seemingly endless source of entertainment and information. While these technologies hold immense potential, ...

Jacquelyn Harverson is affiliated with the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child. Louise Paatsch receives funding from Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence ...