The public debate is loud: social media is either “destroying childhood” or being unfairly demonized. Parents are stuck between ban it and let them roam. The evidence is quieter and more nuanced: there is no coherent scientific basis for blanket bans on digital access for children. What the research does support is age-appropriate, safeguarded access, plus clear accountability for platforms.

Smartphones and social media are part of growing up in 2025, but with constant connectivity comes a big question for parents: what is all...

It might start innocently enough, your child is laughing at funny videos, scrolling for outfit ideas or books to read. Before long, you...