Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Social media and mobile phones are major disruptors of face-to-face conversations. Recent research has conclusively demonstrated ...

Some kids are naturally chatty. Others feel awkward and self-conscious when talking with people they don’t know well. They freeze up and say nothing or mutter one-word answers. For shy kids, casually ...

I’m going to kick this review off by saying something rather bold: The Tin Can might be my favorite family-related product that I’ve tested all year. I first heard about it from, surprise, surprise, ...

Recently, I asked my 11-year-old son this question. My husband, our son Jacob and I were in the kitchen one afternoon, and I decided to take advantage of a rare moment — just the three of us together ...

We’ve all seen the data around phones, social media, and the youth mental health crisis and we know: this generation of children has staggering rates of anxiety and depression. I’m as concerned as ...

A father holds his son’s hands during an important conversation, offering reassurance and support in a difficult moment. (Green Shoot Media photo) It’s a conversation no parent ever wants to have, but ...

The recent U.S. Senate hearing, “Plugged Out: Examining the Impact of Technology on America’s Youth,” served as a reminder that Americans care deeply about the safety and well-being of young people.