The moment a child gets his/her first mobile phone as a gift is a source of worry for many parents. Concern about the risks ...

Ten years in, Bill de Blasio and his allies explain how they did it — and what future mayors could learn from their success.

No social media, no problem? Not necessarily. Two parents weigh in on the challenges of keeping their kids offline.

Blaze is a friendly Labrador and golden retriever mix who regularly spends time with students at Finley’s River View High ...

Parents have finished their Christmas shopping and are probably wrapping Christmas presents as Christmas Day looms on the ...

A research group has analyzed the digital ecosystem of 11- to 12-year-old children across the Basque Autonomous Community, and concluded that two out of three own a smartphone. They use smartphones ...

During her time as a high school teacher, Alison Pappavaselio says she saw firsthand the negative impacts of unfettered ...

For parents who purchase a gun for their child as a holiday present, the gift can bring family together around a shared ...

This week has generated fresh attention to the ongoing problem of unfettered social media access today's youth enjoy.

Literacy rates are tumbling as kids' attention spans dwindle. Families are scraping together funds to move schools or get ...

Many schools across the country are banning cellphones to improve teens’ mental health and reduce the harmful effects of social media.