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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

Parents and Teens Agree Social Media Can Be Harmful — But How Much?

Gen Z may be the first generation to have childhoods rife with screens and defined by having a second life online, but some of their cohort might also be first to say that connectivity has its ... 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

3 Significant Ways Social Media Affects Teens With Mental Health Conditions Differently, According To New Study

U.S. teens spend an average of 4.8 hours every day on various social media platforms. That amount of screen time has been linked to a variety of issues, including increased levels of anxiety and ... Read More

How should parents manage teens' relationship with social media?

The debate over whether social media is good or bad for teenagers' mental health is top of mind, especially with the school year just starting in Clark County. While that used to be a top concern for ... Read More

What parents should know about the 'constant pressure' of social media for teens

A group of moms listened in as their daughters discussed social media pressure. — -- For some parents, understanding the pressure of social media can be difficult, and as a result, some teens may ... Read More

Teens’ addictive use of social media affects mental health

Most teenagers have 24/7 access to a popular drug. They are high off it for hours a day and carry it in their pockets everywhere they go. The drug? Social media. From making calls to getting ... Read More

How to Tell If Your Child Is Burned Out by Social Media

Irritability, a lack of focus, and difficulty unplugging are not always just typical teen behavior—they could be signs of digital overstimulation. Magenta Silberman, PhD, shares how social media ... Read More

‘We’re Aware That Being on Our Phones Isn’t a Good Thing’: Teens Are Slowly Starting to Unplug — On Their Own Terms

Teenagers aren’t blind to the toll their phones take on their mental health. On the contrary, they’re painfully aware of it. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy to unplug. “We’re aware that being on our ... 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

Snapchat Just Hit a New User Milestone — & Its ‘Snap Map’ Could Influence How Teens Use Other Social Media Platforms

If your teen is constantly glued to their phone, new data and interviews suggest they are probably on Snapchat. (And if they aren’t constantly glued to their phone … how?! Teach us your ways!) ... Read More

Teens react to giving up social media for a week

The kids gave up social media, online games and streaming video for 7 days. — -- A group of teenagers took part in an experiment by giving up social media, online games, streaming video and ... Read More