Adolescents spend an average of 70 minutes of their school days on their phones, new research finds. But parents can help suggest ways kids not use phones at school.

Tin Can, the "landline" for kids, got 100 times its normal call volume on Christmas. It crashed. Kids were upset. Now, it's ...

It’s no secret teens spend a lot of time in front of screens – something like eight and a half hours daily, according to a 2021 survey.

Starting in the next school year, New Jersey will enforce a smartphone ban in public schools, promoting better focus and ...

Not all tech toys keep kids glued to a screen. Some are actually designed to do the opposite. If you’re a parent trying to limit screen time without starting a daily negotiation, there are smart gift ...

A House Energy and Commerce subcommittee advanced a slate of 18 kids’ online safety bills to the full panel Thursday despite Democratic opposition to key legislation that could complicate the effort ...

When New York State banned phones in public schools from bell to bell this past September, the goal — according to the ban’s champion, Governor Hochul — was undistracted learning. But within weeks of ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The early years are crucial to a child's growth. "Children's brains grow very rapidly between ages 5 and 12," said Dr. Rishika Sharma, a board-certified pediatrician in Tulare ...

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As parents, we know how quickly kids pick up technology—faster than we can say “Who downloaded this?” Many apps look harmless or even educational, but behind the trending dances, funny filters, and ...