A new research suggests that social media may be quietly eroding children's ability to focus. The study links increased ...

Smartphones are widely owned by children in America, with a Pew Research Center survey finding that 95% of teens ages 13-17 ...

The saying, “Don’t sit in front of the TV all day. It will rot your brain,” might not be the overdramatic statement as people once ...

In today’s Daily, another study sounds the alarm on giving children a smartphone before age 13. Teachers who survived their ...

A recent study reveals how early smartphone ownership is associated with negative health effects on children.

Children who are given a smartphone before age 12 are at higher risk of insufficient sleep, obesity and depression, a new ...

Children and adolescents who own smartphones by age 12 have higher risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity, according to ...

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A new study finds that addiction to social media, mobile phones and video games is linked to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The study: It looked at data on more than 4,000 kids from ...

If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline via call, text or chat. A new study finds that addiction to social media, mobile phones and video games is linked to ...

S1: I'm Andrew Bracken and this is Screen Time , featuring conversations about technology and kids in today's digital age. Like so many other parents , I have real questions about screen time and its ...