Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

Having a smartphone may be harmful for children younger than 12, according to a new study. The study published Monday in the peer-reviewed journal Pediatrics found that owning a smartphone during ...

Apple’s smartphone shipments in 2025 are expected to top Samsung’s for the first time in over a decade and become the world’s leading seller of smartphones, according to a new report. An analysis by ...

Researchers found higher rates of depression, poor sleep and obesity among tweens who had early access to a cellphone. By Catherine Pearson What is the “right” age to get your child a smartphone? It’s ...

Kara Alaimo is a professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University and teaches parents, students and teachers how to manage screen time. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is ...

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The earlier the age a child received a smartphone the greater the health risk. Children who have smartphones by age 12 are at higher risk of lack of sleep, obesity and depression, according to a new ...

Giving a young kid a smartphone may be a big mistake. New research conducted by scientists from UC Berkeley and Columbia University found that children 12 years old and younger who received one of ...

SHANGHAI, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Strong demand for Apple's iPhone during China's Singles' Day shopping festival single-handedly drove growth in smartphone sales during the period, research firm ...

Dec 2 (Reuters) - Global smartphone shipments are expected to decline by 0.9% in 2026 as rising memory chip prices are pushing average selling prices to record highs, according to research firm IDC.

Parents often feel pressure to give their kids a smartphone because their classmates already have one. But experts say waiting could help protect your child’s health. Kids who get smartphones by age ...

Top compact phones 2025 lineup: Galaxy S25, iPhone 16 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro—small smartphones delivering massive power in pocket-sized perfection. Pixabay, JESHOOTS-com In 2025, compact phones have made a ...