Republicans want to change or reduce key social safety net programs that provide healthcare, food benefits and financial ...

Much has already been said about coming of age online. We’re witnessing firsthand the large-scale social experiment that is ...

Does your kid often neglect home responsibilities or schoolwork to play video games or scroll social media? They may be ...

During the study, researchers found that kids aged 9 spent about 7 minutes per day on social media apps, but this number went up by 10 by age 13, with an average of 74 minutes per day spent on social ...

Researchers followed thousands of pre-teens for three years, generating unique insights into how social media is shaping kids ...

"The cons completely outweighed the pros for me. That was quite a ... Children" actor spoke about why she believed kids shouldn't have social media and smartphones. "It's tampering with, sometimes ...

If your child has access to the internet ... force for connection and social networking. By having open conversations about social media, its benefits, and its risks, you can promote positive ...

Jensen said social media is full of traps for kids, but it also has its benefits. Blocking kids out ... Jensen believes the bill won't have its intended effect. She said it's encouraging to ...

I have yet to find a compelling study that shows positive benefits for teens of long-term social media use. When my kids ask about using social media, I challenge them to find such research.

we’re going to have social media in the future,” she said. For her, it’s important to teach kids “how to navigate that and be educated, so it doesn’t seem like it’s a scary ...

While social media can provide some beneficial experiences, early and uncontrolled exposure can have serious detrimental consequences for children's mental health. Dr. Nikhil Nayar, Psychiatrist ...

If you also have kids who refer to social media for educational purposes, Dr. Michelle Shah, Lifestyle Medicine Pediatrician and Preventive Care and Holistic Health for Kids shares pros and cons ...