How’s that? A study published in the journal Pediatrics this week found children under 12 who had smartphones faced a higher ...

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The earlier the age a child received a smartphone the greater the health risk.

A new study on smartphone use and its effect on adolescents’ health may be one more reason parents should hold off on getting ...

A Pew Research study found that more than half of parents surveyed with kids ages 11-12 said their children have smartphones at 57 percent.

"When you give your kid a phone, you need to think of it as something that is significant for the kid's health." The post ...

The study also found that kids with a smartphone before their teenage years also have an increased risk of getting ...

Children and adolescents who own smartphones by age 12 have higher risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity, according to ...

New study by CHOP and Penn Medicine researchers underscores the need for teens to put their phones down in favor of physical ...

Children who get their first smartphone before they become teenagers are at a greater risk of physical and mental issues, ...

Ditching screens can be a breeze for parents by incorporating fun, offline activities that spark children’s imaginations.