Earlier this month, Australia became the first country to legally ban social media for children under 16. From Dec. 10, platforms including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, Reddit, X, and ...

Will Australia's Social Media Minimum Age Act decrease depression and anxiety in teens? Why this researcher is optimistic.

With growing worries about children’s well-being, internet safety and dependence on screens numerous nations worldwide have implemented firm measures to control or prohibit social media usage among ...

When I am getting my smartphone,’ asked Jermy in a terse tone. Her father was in affix.Should he give a smartphone to her 13-year-old daughter. What is she going to do? Demand for smart phone by ...

New study by CHOP and Penn Medicine researchers underscores the need for teens to put their phones down in favor of physical activity.

Social media platforms are everywhere, and most children and teens have access. Many indicators suggest social media use can ...

Part of the challenge is that "screen time" isnt just one thing. It can be educational or passive, interactive or sedentary, ...

Australia’s social media ban raises urgent questions about youth safety, rights, and what it really takes to support healthy ...

Chile has passed a bill outlawing the use of mobile phones and other smart devices during classes at elementary and middle schools.

Key Takeaways A smartwatch might help parents better manage their kids’ tantrumsIt helped parents intervene within seconds of ...

For children and adolescents, these motivations are even stronger. Social media becomes a space for belonging, identity ...