A new study on smartphone use and its effect on adolescents’ health may be one more reason parents should hold off on getting their kids the devices.
The definition of a safe phone varies between manufacturers. Some companies believe safety means stripping away nearly all ...
Children often mimic the technology habits of adults around them. Adults should model healthy technology habits by being present with children and limiting their own screen time. Experts recommend ...
Children and adolescents who own smartphones by age 12 have higher risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity, according to ...
(Stacker) - Many kids get their first phone as a gift. In fact, according to a 2022 study in JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting, 59.1% of participants (kids ages 4-18) reported getting their first cell ...
I'm a freelance journalist and editor based in Pittsburgh. Before your hand your kid their first phone, it’s important to make sure you’re setting them up for success. While phones are powerful tools ...
I always thought I would be strict about screen time as a parent. Then I had kids. Despite some initial rules, my busy workload led to increased screen usage for my kids. I realized I needed to ...