The groundbreaking new study found that children from a particular age group can greatly benefit from having a phone. Here's ...

We recently had an emergency in the family. It got me thinking that if something happened to me or my wife when we're at home ...

It's not only true for smartphones — tablets, gaming devices, and even social media use is linked with happier kids. They ...

A teacher named Mr. Yearwood at Ujima High school says “Yondr pouches are useful because you don’t really need to use your phones in class and they don’t really help you. If anything they make it ...

Jenny Marrs recently shared the reason she is “holding the line” on the strict smartphone rules she has for her children.

Calls to put age restrictions on smartphones by those who believe they are harmful to children has led to a rise in interest in 'dumb' phones – basic handsets that allow kids to contact you in ...

In the latest episode of ‘The Poynter Report Podcast,’ Dr. Justin Martin shares surprising results from a study on screen time and child wellness ...

The findings from USF researchers challenge some previous work, including parts of Jonathan Haidt’s “The Anxious Generation.” ...

It's funny how much media coverage is devoted to anything suggesting that phones might be ruining kids—and how little coverage goes to studies suggesting the opposite. So it goes with a new ...

Smartwatches can be great for parents looking for a direct line to their kids without having to go all in on a smartphone.

As per the expert panel behind the study, which also includes journalists, psychologists, and public health experts, it’s acceptable for kids as young as 11 years of age to own a phone ...

But what if phones are not actually all that bad for kids? A new study from the University of South Florida is challenging long-held assumptions. “Many of my colleagues and I on our study team ...