Ask a parent today what they worry about, and many will mention screen time. Teens can’t put down their phones, TikTok becomes pervasive by sixth grade, and is my kid really doing homework on their ...

Choosing to get a smartphone for your child can be a daunting task. Are they really ready for a smartphone? Will they be ostracized by their friends without the right phone? How do you keep them safe ...

For parents, the decision to get your child their first cell phone comes with a lot of questions. There are a handful of logistical hurdles to clear, such as choosing a kid-friendly phone and then ...

Taking these simple precautionary measures can save you from bill shock — but accidents do happen, and can invite teachable ...

Parents who want their kids to cut back on screen time might want to get a handle on their own by designating specific parameters for their devices.

MORE than half of all kids in Britain are addicted to technology – with 91 per cent owning a mobile phone by the age of 11, research reveals. A 2025 Ofcom report found a massive 78 per cent of teens ...

Kids and mobile phones are ever so fond of one another, but giving a youngster a phone is fraught with concern. Perhaps it’s because of this, then, that there’s an increasing market for ‘dumbphones’ – ...

This is Part 4 of our series examining The Anxious Generation. In Part 1, we explored the evidence for the teen "mental health crisis." In Part 2, we reviewed whether social media is actually causing ...

“GMA” talks to a woman concerned about her teen son’s phone habits. — -- Kids who’re overly attached to their phones, possibly crossing the line into addiction, can be a problem for many families ...

Landlines from companies like Tin Can allow kids to chat with their friends without all the distracting apps and pings of a smartphone. (Photo illustration: Nathalie Cruz/Yahoo News; photo: Courtesy ...