Australia has banned social media for kids under 16. A U.S. parent and public health leader explains why bans may miss the real risks—and what may work better.

Researchers are only just beginning to piece together the complex ways that technology affects young minds, but a new study raises some serious concerns. A paper published this week in the Journal of ...

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently released updated guidelines on digital ecosystems for children and ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Preteens using increasing amounts of ...

Australia’s experiment is the first of its kind, but the evidence from alcohol, drug, and other bans is promising.

Starting January 1, children under 16 in Virginia will face new limits on how much time they can spend on social media apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat. The new law, signed earlier this year ...

Protecting youths online will be the defining internet policy battle of 2026.

Jury selection was scheduled to began in L.A. County Superior Court on Tuesday in the first of a series of closely-watched ...

Researchers are only just beginning to piece together the complex ways that technology affects young minds, but a new study raises some serious concerns. The new ...