Sun Valley middle schooler Natalie is one of about 90,000 students signed up for summer classes in Los Angeles Unified — though it wasn’t her idea. “The main reason I put her in summer school is ...

Few things delight children, or irritate their minders, as much as screen time. Parents nag their offspring to put down their digital devices and pick up a book or a football. Academics such as ...

If you’ve ever silently panicked watching your teen disappear into the TikTok vortex, you’re definitely not the only parent feeling that mix of fascination and frustration. TikTok isn’t just an app ...

Want your child to spend less time on their phone, tablet or gaming device? Start by downsizing your own digital consumption. According to a study published in 2024, one of the strongest predictors of ...

I always thought I would be strict about screen time as a parent. Then I had kids. Despite some initial rules, my busy workload led to increased screen usage for my kids. I realized I needed to ...

Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take ...

You don’t always have to use your phone for entertainment. Instead of mindlessly scrolling, you can use the time to be more productive by cleaning out your photos, inbox, and apps and starting fresh ...

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Following more than 8,000 children from age 9 to early adolescence, this longitudinal study disentangles social media from other screen use and shows a specific, small but potentially ...