(CNN) — Sara Zaske's daughter, Sophia, rarely showed much interest in having her own cell phone -- that is, until they moved back to the United States from Germany. About six years ago, when Sophia ...

YORK, Pa. — A recent study from the American Academy of Pediatrics found that smartphone ownership in kids was associated with depression, obesity and insufficient sleep. This raises a question for ...

In today’s hyper-connected world, the question of when kids should get their first phone feels more urgent than ever. Parents are often torn between wanting to protect their children from potential ...

While many have embraced technology as adults, there's still widespread debate about how to introduce kids to it without putting them at risk for developing mental health problems like addiction or ...

Kara Alaimo is a professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University and teaches parents, students and teachers how to manage screen time. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is ...