Social Media News What The Media Missed About Teens And Phones

She Started the Debate About Kids and Phones. Now She Wants to End It.

The researcher and author Jean Twenge has a prescription for the harmful effects of screen time on children. If only parents would listen. By Catherine Pearson Jean Twenge’s three teenage daughters ... Read More

Study finds social media could alter teens' sleep patterns

A large study of more than 10,000 adolescents found age 13 marks a sharp rise in bedtime screen use. Teens were more likely to scroll, stream, and message in bed, leading to shorter and more disrupted ... Read More

Ask Dr. Steve: Teen mental health in the Social Media Age: A Parent’s Survival Guide

Parenting teenagers has always been challenging, but today’s parents face an unprecedented dilemma: protecting teens from digital dangers while respecting their need for independence and social ... 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

What Your Teen Son Is Looking At On Social Media All Day, According To Survey

Nowadays, social media is much more prevalent in adolescents' lives, especially teenage boys. Most parents have absolutely no idea what their teenagers are looking at all day long while they're ... Read More