Calls to put age restrictions on smartphones by those who believe they are harmful to children has led to a rise in interest in 'dumb' phones – basic handsets that allow kids to contact you in ...

Smartphones have reshaped how kids and teens interact with their peers and the rest of the world. That’s why lawmakers should follow Gov. Kathy Hochul's lead and ban the use of addictive, distracting ...

New research has revealed the average child gets their first smartphone aged nine, but not all parents are putting in ...

Google has given its Family Link toolkit for parents a comprehensive update, making it easier for parents to manage phones ...

The school, district or classroom’s decisions should involve educators, parents and students to find the ideal balance for ...

Parents are responsible for ensuring their kids' safety online while allowing them to take advantage of the many positive aspects of the internet. Phones for Kids Are Necessary The rise of ...

A new study on adolescent phone use found that kids spend 1.5-2 hours per day on their phones at school. The most used apps ...

At the same time, Rich said, phones — like the bulky desktop computers that preceded them — are tools that teens need to learn to use, and we all know that kids learn best by doing. “The fundamentals ...