Benefits of smartphone use: Findings from an ongoing survey of teens and tweens found that smartphone use starting at age 11 ...

It's not only true for smartphones — tablets, gaming devices, and even social media use is linked with happier kids. They ...

The groundbreaking new study found that children from a particular age group can greatly benefit from having a phone. Here's ...

Calls to put age restrictions on smartphones by those who believe they are harmful to children has led to a rise in interest in 'dumb' phones – basic handsets that allow kids to contact you in ...

As per the expert panel behind the study, which also includes journalists, psychologists, and public health experts, it’s acceptable for kids as young as 11 years of age to own a phone ...

It's funny how much media coverage is devoted to anything suggesting that phones might be ruining kids—and how little coverage goes to studies suggesting the opposite. So it goes with a new ...

SAN ANTONIO - If you are a parent or a teacher, there is a new way to get important information on a number of topics you can ...

In the latest episode of ‘The Poynter Report Podcast,’ Dr. Justin Martin shares surprising results from a study on screen time and child wellness ...

Jenny Marrs recently shared the reason she is “holding the line” on the strict smartphone rules she has for her children.

The findings from USF researchers challenge some previous work, including parts of Jonathan Haidt’s “The Anxious Generation.” ...

Smartwatches can be great for parents looking for a direct line to their kids without having to go all in on a smartphone.

But what if phones are not actually all that bad for kids? A new study from the University of South Florida is challenging long-held assumptions. “Many of my colleagues and I on our study team ...