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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...