In today’s digital world, the internet is an essential resource for young people to access information, explore community, and find themselves. But we know that this often comes alongside fears of experiencing online harms like doxxing, grooming, or bullying. Trying…
I’m blinking fed up of hearing my kids complain that they’re bored right now. We’re on the second week of half term and spent most of the first in Paris, which is exactly where my mum reminded me that kids…
A DeFuniak Springs family created a playgroup called Limitless 21 to connect local children and families with Down syndrome after their daughter, Sophia, was born with the condition. Rooms with a Purpose surprises local girl whose positivity shines through in pink…
A group of restaurants in Sardinia, Italy, is asking families to put away their smartphones and other electronic devices during meals as part of an initiative to encourage conversation and reduce excessive screen use among children. The initiative, called A…
Our advice columnists have heard it all over the years—so we’re diving into the Dear Prudence archives to share classic letters with our readers. Submit your own questions to Prudie here. Dear Not Really a Stalker, From: Help! My…
One in six Americans feel lonely or isolated most of the time. This finding comes from a survey conducted in September 2024 by the Pew Research Center, which queried over 6,200 adults in English and Spanish about their well-being and social connections.
I have a 7-year-old son.He doesn't have a smartphone yet. However, he has a strong desire for one.He is always pestering his dad, saying, 'I want to watch YouTube! I want to play games!' But he doesn't say…
You intended to check social media for just a moment, but before you knew it, 30 minutes had passed. Have you ever had an experience like that? In a survey conducted by SHIBUYA109 lab. of 574 people aged 15 to 24 (February 2026), 62.2% answered that they…
How do you get kids to stop spending so much time in the virtual world? It’s pretty obvious: Give them back the real one. Kids desperately need free time, with each other, in person, in a place their parents let…
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