Parents are more concerned than ever about their kids’ social media habits, worried about everything from oversharing and cyberbullying to anxiety, depression, sleep and study time. Recent surveys of ...

Parents and other caregivers hear that social media wreaks havoc on a teen’s self-esteem. But kids often tell us that it helps them find like-minded friends and boosts their emotional well-being. So, ...

Devorah Heitner’s fantastic new book, “Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World,” begins with a clear-eyed message for those of us raising or shaping young people in this moment. Kids ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Parents may have noticed this with their own children. A recent survey by the nonprofit research organization Common Sense Media found that screen use among teens and tweens rose 17% ...

Growing up on the internet may not be as bad as we thought.The first generation of kids exposed to a fully digital childhood is coming of age. Their childhoods have been radically different than their ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Many parents consider buying new phones, tablets and laptops for their children at the beginning of the school year. Dr. Devorah Heitner, the founder of Raising Digital Natives, ...

Parents of St. Vrain Valley School District students came together on Wednesday evening at Frederick High School to talk about how they can help their kids navigate the challenges of today’s digital ...

Digital media and privacy experts explain why parents should think twice before sharing images with personal information about their kids online. As soon as August rolls around, social media feeds ...

A classroom at MPS's Maryland Avenue Montessori on the first day of the 23-24 school year. As students get ready for the new school year, it may be time to check in on their social media and ...

Devorah Heitner’s fantastic new book, “Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World,” begins with a clear-eyed message for those of us raising or shaping young people in this moment. Kids ...