Ran Barzilay, a psychiatrist and researcher at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, won't be letting his 9-year-old son get a smartphone before age 13.

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 ...

In early adolescence, smartphone ownership is associated with depression, obesity, and insufficient sleep, according to a study published online Dec. 1 in Pediatrics. Ran Barzilay, M.D., Ph.D., from ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s the age-old debate — at what age should kids get a cellphone? The downsides of too much screen time are well-documented, with increased anxiety, eye strain and poor attention span among the chief ...

Jonathon Headrick is affiliated with Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Joel Garrett does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would ...

What is the “right” age to get your child a smartphone? It’s a question that vexes many parents — torn between their pleading tweens and researchers who warn about the potential harms of constant ...