Social media usage can impact kids’ reading skills

A recent study published in the Journal of Research on Adolescence found that teens who use apps regularly can struggle with ...
CNET

Social Media Apps Blamed by Many Teens for Mental Health Struggles

Samantha Kelly is a freelance writer with a focus on consumer technology, AI, social media, Big Tech, emerging trends and how they impact our everyday lives. Her work has been featured on CNN, NBC, ...
Pew Research Center

What parents say about their teen’s uses of social media

About this research This study is Pew Research Center’s latest effort to explore the landscape of teens and technology today.
Fox Business

Potential TikTok ban: what social media apps are popping up in app stores

Several social media apps have appeared high in app store chart rankings as a potential U.S. ban hangs over the heads of TikTok and its American users. Apps like Xiaohongshu, Lemon8, Clapper and Flip ...
abc13

Texas lawmakers are poised to ban minors from social media

HOUSTON, Texas -- The Texas Legislature is poised to impose sweeping restrictions on how minors use social media, from banning them from signing up for accounts and ...
Movieguide

5 Safe Alternatives for Your Child’s Favorite Social Media App

Many of today’s most popular social media apps can be dangerous for young people. However, several alternate options for ...
CNBC

Australia banned social media for under 16s a month ago — here's how it's going

Australia banned social media apps for under 16s in December, and, a month later, there's been a mixed reaction from teens, experts and tech firms. As many teens find ways to circumvent the law, major ...