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Hundreds of parents in South Yorkshire have signed a pledge to delay giving their children a smartphone until they reach the age of 14. Almost 2,500 parents in the region have signed up for the scheme ...

A student uses their cell phone after unlocking the pouch that secures it from use during the school day at Bayside Academy in San Mateo, Calif. on Aug. 16, 2024. Senior Correspondent Before she had ...

When parents are perceived as distracted by their phones or other technology during social or family interactions, it can affect the mental health of children between ages 9 and 11 years, according to ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to better understand how many parents visit online communities where other parents discuss their experiences raising children, and the sorts of issues they ...

Screen time has long been a hot topic for parents. Many think that parenting has gotten harder over the years, with technology being a key reason why. Between the rise of AI, the staying power of ...