The minimum age requirement for most social media platforms is 13 years old, but nearly 40% of adolescents between the ages of 8 and 12 use social media. Doing so could lead these tweens to earlier ...

The country’s previous attempt to get tech companies to shelter young users failed amid heavy criticism from civil liberty groups. By Vjosa Isai Reporting from Toronto Canada is joining a growing list ...

A study by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute found young people who spent at least two hours a day on social media were more likely to have mental health side effects. About 1,200 Melbourne ...

Over the past months, many countries have announced plans to restrict social media access for children and teens. Australia became the first to implement such measures at the end of last year, setting ...

Kristen Fischer has written for numerous health publications, hospitals, and medical companies, and is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists. Nick Blackmer is a librarian, ...