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.

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.

In the midst of new research and school smartphone bands, landlines and "dumb" phones are making a comeback. Here's why ...

An officer drove her, praying, to the University of Chicago hospital. In a private waiting room, a door opened, and the mayor ...

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 ...

Preteens yearn for independence — and many parents want to loosen the reins — but that requires giving them some way to check in and say, “I made it to school,” or “I’m going to Frannie’s house this ...

If you've been eyeing up Google's impressive Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch for your kids, a rare and solid discount has just ...

Kara Alaimo is a professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take It Back” was published ...

These wool-cashmere baby socks are the crème de la crème of foot coverings for tiny humans. They also stay on incredibly well due to the 3 percent spandex mixed into the blend. They rarely need ...

Looking for a fun and educational gift that keeps kids entertained safely? The PlayZoom 2 Kids Smartwatch is on sale right now at Walmart for only $12.98, marked down from $65! This smartwatch packs a ...

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