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Why Is Social Media Harmful to Children and Teens?

Social media platforms are everywhere, and most children and teens have access. Many indicators suggest social media use can harm children's mental health. What can parents do? Read More

New research says social media is wrecking kids’ brains

Parents, teachers and even kids themselves are describing a generation that cannot focus, cannot sleep and cannot look away from their phones, and new research is starting to explain why. A growing ... Read More

Social Media—Not Video Games—Tied to Rising Attention Problems in Teens, New Study Finds

New research suggests social media—not video games or TV—may be driving a rise in attention problems among teens. Learn what parents need to know and how to guide healthy screen habits. 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

Screen time and ADHD: why social media stands out from gaming and TV

Over four years in a large US cohort, greater social media use was associated with small but consistent increases in inattention symptoms in children, while video games and television were not. Read More

This Type of Screen Time Is Most Likely to Cause Social and Emotional Disorders in Kids — and It's Not Social Media

A new study of nearly 300,000 kids says that screen time can “contribute to socioemotional problems” Getty A comprehensive study of nearly 300,000 kids has linked increased screen time with ... Read More

Social media, screen time linked to depression in teens, study says

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 ... Read More