Georgia’s attempt to restrict kids’ social media access was blocked by a judge, citing free speech concerns. The ruling was sparked by a tech co. litigation firm's complaint.

According to a 2025 study by researchers at Cornell University and Columbia University, 40% of participating children showed ...

Banning screens is often not an option. So Science News spoke with experts studying screen use and addiction in teens to help families navigate this complex issue.

Senior Correspondent Russia experiences a volcanic eruption, inside the parent-led movement for phone-free schools, and more ...

By year four, nearly 18% of kids reported suicidal thoughts, and 5% reported suicidal behaviors. These risks were highest among those with rising addiction to phones, social media, and gaming.

Young people are often served eating disorder content, and can be made increasingly anxious by ‘doomscrolling’ on TikTok and ...

Michelle Obama urged parents to be tougher on kids' social media use, comparing it to addiction and emphasizing long-term benefits over instant gratification.

Welker and Kennedy focused on the Kids Online Safety Act Sunday, which proponents argue would require social media platforms to take the safety of children under 16 more seriously. Concerns about ...

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KABC) -- Two new California bills look to improve children's safety online. On Monday, Attorney General Rob Bonta introduced the Protecting Youth from Social Media Addiction ...

Parents are turning to bold new tactics — from cash incentives to formal contracts, and even share portfolios — in a bid to ...

Vermont signs Kids Code into law, faces legal challenges Other state attorney generals joining the brief are from Arkansas, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and ...