Andrew Bracken, a journalist at KPBS, on how how his experiences as a parent with technology led to a new podcast.

Why are little kids getting so much screen time that they need a detox? Still, the research—as well as dire warnings, issued by everyone from the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry to ...

Once upon a time, children fought for control of the remote to the sole family television. Now the choice of screen-based content available to kids seems endless. There are computers, tablets, phones ...

Screen time has long been a hot topic for parents. Many think that parenting has gotten harder over the years, with technology being a key reason why. Between the rise of AI, the staying power of ...

Nearly half of teenagers report being online nearly constantly, according to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center. And “screen-time” is pervasive among younger children, surveys show. There’s no ...

As I detailed yesterday, the Smart Play system contains three elements. The Smart Brick is packed with technology like ...

According to Internet Matters' 2024 Children's Wellbeing in a Digital World report, parental anxiety over children's screen time has reached unprecedented levels. A staggering 63% of parents now ...

Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take It Back” was ...

I understand why some parents are opposed to letting kids use AI, but I believe it's here to stay. I am teaching my kids how to use it responsibly to learn rather than do things for them. My ...

The scene reflects founder G-Jay Yong’s vision when he established kids’ technology company myFirst in 2018. He aimed to create technology that makes children’s digital learning journey playful ...

JOPLIN, Mo. — In the past, Instagram and Twitter were the primary social media platforms. Today, however, countless social media apps are available for download — and many are inappropriate for kids. ...