The Senate Judiciary Committee recently convened for a hearing on Children’s Safety in the Digital Era to discuss the mounting risks that today’s children face online. Topics covered in the hearing ...

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 ...

Experts recommend parents engage with their kids about their online activities. For today's youth, taking a selfie is like second nature. But their connections with social media may be skewing their ...

More screen time among children and teens is linked to higher risks of heart and metabolic problems, particularly when combined with insufficient sleep. Danish researchers discovered a measurable rise ...

Rinanda Shaleha does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

There’s that nagging voice again: “Put the phone away. No, really this time.” But we don’t; 84 percent of Americans say that they are online either several times a day or “almost constantly.” “On your ...

Staying glued to your phone is exactly what big tech companies want. However, if you're ready to reclaim your time and reduce screen time on your phone, there are practical steps you can take, ...

As 2025 draws to a close, a viral TikTok video has sparked a digital reckoning among many young viewers: just how many days a year did you spend behind screens? The question—once relegated to wellness ...