We examine the results of our last poll, which asked readers what they think the appropriate age is for kids to own their ...

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

It came as little surprise to me that my seven-year-old granddaughter now has her own phone – and it’s simple for her to ...

A new cellphone could have unintended, dangerous consequences for some children, a new study suggests.

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

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 ...

Parents are walking a fine line with kids and tech, especially with New Jersey's cybercrime rates and kids getting phones as ...

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.

Early smartphone use was linked to low self-image in girls and boys. Children, especially girls, who own smartphones before they are 13 years old may have worse mental health outcomes when they're ...

A new study found 12-year-olds who own a smartphone are at an increased risk of obesity, depression, and lack of sleep.