Phones aren’t always bad for kids. Social media does the real harm
According to a study courtesy of the University of South Florida, owning a phone can actually yield positive outcomes. It’s ...
Kids having smartphones is likely fine and may even be beneficial | Column
The findings from USF researchers challenge some previous work, including parts of Jonathan Haidt’s “The Anxious Generation.” ...
Most parents of 11 to 16-year-olds say child has internet in bedroom – survey
Most parents of 11 to 16-year-olds say child has internet in bedroom – survey - Three quarters of the parents questioned said ...
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We’re the first generation raising kids born with screens in their hands—what new research says about their mental health
Turns out, smartphone ownership might not be the doom spiral we’ve all been warned about—in fact, it might actually help our ...
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Kids with smartphones reported higher well-being than kids without, study finds
Despite kids who reported having overall better well-being compared to kids who did not own smartphones, they also admitted ...
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Kids with smartphones report better mental health than those without, study finds
In the latest episode of ‘The Poynter Report Podcast,’ Dr. Justin Martin shares surprising results from a study on screen ...
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You’re Doing A Phenomenal Job Raising Your Kids If You Put Your Phone Down In These 5 Situations
If your children are prone to separation anxiety, they may want your full attention before you need to part ways. They need a ...
Study suggests smartphones may benefit kids, but public social media use poses risks
A groundbreaking new study of young people's digital media use has revealed surprising results, including evidence that ...
Most parents of 11-16 year-olds say child has internet in their bedroom – survey
Three quarters of the parents questioned said they are concerned about what their children are seeing, hearing or doing ...
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Kids with smartphones reported higher well-being than kids without, study finds
Children who owned their smartphones fared better than kids who didn’t have one on nearly every measure of well-being, according to a recent study. Conversely, using social media negatively ...