Hosted on MSN

Social media could be shaping how kids’ brains learn—and not for the 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 ...

Opinion: Online age restrictions are the wrong way to protect children

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

Why a pediatric group says screen time limits not enough for kids’ health

The nation’s largest pediatrician group warns that setting limits on screen time isn't enough to make digital media a ...
Hosted on MSN

Social media bans for kids are a growing trend - but is it really necessary?

There’s no denying that social media can be a dangerous place for kids. As a parenting editor, I see stories every day about kids who are negatively influenced or even physically or mentally ...
Education Week

Kids’ Social Media Use Linked to Lower Reading and Memory Scores, Study Suggests

There may be a link between social media use during early adolescence and lower cognitive performance, a new study suggests. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association ...
LAist

Kids who use social media score lower on reading and memory tests, a study shows

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 ...

Egypt to adopt restrictions on children’s social media use to fight ‘digital chaos’

Egypt is exploring ways to regulate children's use of social media. The Egyptian Parliament announced plans Sunday to draft legislation aimed at ending what it calls the "digital chaos" affecting ...