But some parents are sceptical, saying smartphones allow them to know where their children are.

In a news release, the Pediatrics study’s lead author, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia psychiatrist Dr. Ran Barzilay, said: “Our findings suggest that we should view smartphones as a ...

When New York State banned cell phones during the public school day this past September, the intention was clear: protect ...

Kara Alaimo is a professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University and teaches parents, students and teachers how to manage screen time. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is ...

Kara Alaimo is a professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take It Back” was published ...

Parents everywhere wrestle with one big question. What is the right age to let a child have a smartphone? Tweens ask for one long before many adults feel ready. At the same time, researchers keep ...

Parents in Illinois are getting widespread attention for buying their third graders a thoroughly old-school present over the holidays: landline telephones. Remember those? “For us, it’s about delaying ...

POLICE ARE NOW LOOKING FOR THAT SHOOTER. FIVE ON YOUR MENTAL HEALTH. NOW, A NEWLY RELEASED STUDY FINDS THAT KIDS UNDER THE AGE OF 13 WHO USE SMARTPHONES HAVE AN INCREASED RISK OF MENTAL HEALTH ...