Jean M. Twenge holds an unusual place among Ph.D. psychologists. For the past two decades, she has toggled between the ...

Social media companies often say they’re keeping children safe. But one tech expert, who’s also a mom, says the platforms ...

A sensitive period for social learning coincides with the age at which many children use social media and encounter influencers for the first time. The effects are worrisome.

Support for banning young children from social media is growing worldwide, according to a new survey. In an Ipsos poll ...

As kids kick off their summer break, parents are once again facing the challenge of having to spend more time managing screen time.

Frequent social media use may affect these feelings as children compare themselves to others they see online. In addition, functions like emotional learning, impulse control and emotional ...

As other countries impose bans and restrictions, we take a look at whether social media is safe for our children – and how it could be made safer.

I banned TikTok and other social media for my kids. And I don't regret it. | Opinion I've banned most social media platforms because they are ubiquitous and addictive. They're hard to use ...

As Australia rolls out a ban on social media for kids under 16, tech companies face steep fines and teens face life without ...

Former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is urging parents to limit their children’s use of social media to protect their mental health, and is calling on Congress to implement stricter regulation… ...

Many parents are angry about Australia's social media ban for kids under 16, saying it doesn't address the actual problem.