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 ...

A Pew Research study found that more than half of parents surveyed with kids ages 11-12 said their children have smartphones at 57 percent.

Planning on giving your child their first cellphone? Parents in New Jersey should consider several factors, such as age, maturity, and school rules.

(WXYZ) — In today’s Health Alert, new research suggests giving kids smartphones too early could come with serious mental health risks. The study links early phone ...

While many have embraced technology as adults, there's still widespread debate about how to introduce kids to it without putting them at risk for developing mental health problems like addiction or ...

As more parents try to limit their children’s screen time and keep them offline for as long as possible, many are turning ...

ATHENS, GA — A new study from the University of Georgia is raising concerns about giving children cell phones too early, finding that early smartphone ownership may be linked to lasting mental health ...

Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is available. Dial or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for free and confidential support. Parents should avoid ...

Early smartphone use was linked to low self-image in girls and boys. Children, especially girls, who own smartphones before they are 13 years old may have worse mental health outcomes when they're ...