Mumsnet has launched a campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of smartphone and social media addiction in children.

"This is not about fighting against the phone or the internet so much as it's about helping to integrate those very powerful tools into the life of young people in ways that help them be healthier and ...

As parents spend more time on their phones, children are likely to engage with age-inappropriate content. Experts weigh in on ...

Aliyah Norales, 25, told Newsweek: "We do find ourselves a little addicted to our phones sometimes—even if we don't want to ...

The addiction of children to their mobile phones could threaten the very fabric of society, a study suggests. Many teenagers are fanatical about being always available and are extremely uneasy if ...

"Open, honest communication. That is the most important thing," she said. She advises setting an example with your own cell phone, and how much time you're glued to the phone over your kids. "We need ...

In 2024, a study published in JAMA Network revealed that reducing children’s leisure screen time to just three hours per week ...

Is your child living a "phone-based childhood"? Although some schools are slowly implementing rules around technology use ...

Aliyah Norales, 25, told Newsweek: "We do find ourselves a little addicted to our phones sometimes—even if we don’t want to admit it!" ...