They like learning how to answer it or how to call and ask if their friend can speak (some of the girls’ friends also have ...

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 ...

In any case, children and teenagers don't need the latest, greatest or most expensive models (though points for trying, kids). We've put together some advice from CHOICE tech experts and experienced ...

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

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 ...

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

Jonathan Haidt, author of “The Anxious Generation,” says parents feel “powerless” to prevent kids from using smartphones ...

Social media opens up an online world that many teens aren't ready to navigate on their own. And some aspects are just plain dangerous.

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 ...