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The Lonely Generation: Why Even Social Teens Feel Isolated (and How Moms Can Help Them Reconnect)

If your teen is constantly FaceTiming, group-chatting, gaming with friends, and replying to 100+ Snap streaks a day, “lonely” might be the last word you’d use to describe them. But research shows ... Read More

How social media can impact a child’s mental health, as Australia enacts ban

The ban’s rollout is being closely watched worldwide, as regulators in other countries consider similar restrictions. Read More

The teen social media crisis is here. What now?

Whether reconnecting with old friends, sharing life's milestones with loved ones or networking among work colleagues, social media has become indispensable for many adults and can be both a convenient ... Read More

Should Teens Be Banned From Social Media?

Recent years have seen alarming increases in youth self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Parents, educators, and mental health experts are naturally concerned, and many blame social media. Governments have ... Read More

Teens discover books on social media. What will the under-16s ban do to their reading?

In a video address to the nation, timed with Australia's world-first teen social media ban, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese encouraged under-16-year-olds newly unable to access social media to "read ... Read More

Despite risks, most teens are regular social media users, have used chatbots

Despite a growing recognition from young people of social media’s potential harms, use of the top platforms has remained steady. More than 90% of teens report using YouTube, by far the most ... Read More

Kids who use social media score lower on reading and memory tests, a study shows

Preteens using increasing amounts of social media perform poorer in reading, vocabulary and memory tests in early adolescence compared with those who use no or little social media. That's according to ... Read More

Why Teens Today Feel More Pressure About Success Than Past Generations

There’s no denying it: success feels like it’s always just one step out of reach for today’s teens. The pressure to achieve more, do better, and be perfect has never been more intense. While previous ... Read More

7 Australian Teens React to the Country’s Social Media Ban

From total shock and apprehension to cautious optimism, teenagers in Australia tell Teen Vogue what it’s really like to live with the social media ban. Read More

Australia is banning young teens from social media. Could it happen in the US?

A world-first ban on major social media platforms for children under the age of 16 goes into effect in Australia on Wednesday. And regulators, parents and teenagers around the globe are watching ... Read More