Technology use is prevalent for most kids, including younger ones. Here’s how parents can limit use of smartphones and social ...

Thinking about science and technology in terms of return on investment misses the point. Here’s what kids really need to know ...

Research links kids' use of social media with depression and anxiety. A lot of content online isn't appropriate for kids, and ...

About four-in-ten parents say they could be doing better at managing their kid’s screen time. A larger share – 58% – say they’re doing the best they can.

Almost 20 years ago, psychologist Ellie Brown was looking to do research on a Head Start preschool program, to examine how it affected kids from low-income families. Brown, a professor of psychology ...

Data from a large, ongoing study of adolescents shows a link between increasing social media use and lower cognition and ...

Cell phones were not meant for kids, and there’s tons of research to support that. It can lead to addiction, exposes them to harmful and dangerous trends, and worsens their mental health. Now, science ...

There’s no hard and fast rules for managing kids’ screen time. Here’s what works for parents at The Verge and our readers.

With candy and junk food so prevalent, how can parents and guardians ensure healthy eating for their children? According to researchers at the Child Health and Behavior Lab (HABLAB), one key element ...

WHEN Gabrielle Lyon, DO, was 5 years old, her father would take her on 10-mile bike rides. Physical activity wasn't a question, she says—it was part of her day-to-day life from a very young age. As a ...