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.

Still, a 2024 paper showed that while a “digital pacifier” might offer short-term relief, in the long term, kids who were ...

About four-in-ten parents say they could be doing better at managing their kid’s screen time. A larger share – 58% – say they’re doing the best they can.

AI is changing what careers are possible for students interested in STEM subjects. WIRED spoke with five aspiring scientists ...

In her new book, “Smartphone Nation,” social media expert Kaitlyn Regehr helps parents manage their digital media consumption and teach kids healthy tech habits.

If your kids, tweens or teens are old enough to carry their own phones, it may be time to upgrade to a tracking app (and not just for Halloween). These lightweight apps avoid being invasive but still ...

Microsoft is drawing a bright line at romantic, flirtatious and erotic content, even for adults, when it comes to its Copilot ...

Social media companies often say they’re keeping children safe. But one tech expert, who’s also a mom, says the platforms aren’t doing nearly enough, and that kids are in danger on apps many parents ...

A small but growing number of consumers, especially parents, want to bring back the old technology as an alternative to ...

Imagine a coastal town where nearly every child walks to school without a phone buzzing in their pocket. No TikTok, Instagram, or late-night scrolling under the covers. That’s reality in Greystones, ...

Miranda Kerr, the wife of Snapchat founder Evan Kerr, explained that they keep their kids off screens except for special ...