A typical teen’s day includes up to nine hours of texting, gaming, watching videos, and posting on multiple social networks — even while doing homework. It’s enough to make you wonder: Is my kid ...

AI addiction is on the rise as more teens rely on chatbots for companionship and support. These tools are built to keep kids engaged, which can make it harder for them to disconnect and manage their ...

SEWICKLEY, Pa. (KDKA) — Many people remember MADD, or Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Now a grassroots group spreading around the country is modeling itself after MADD, this time to protect kids from ...

Much like playtime, soccer Saturdays, and holiday travels, screens have become just part of life for kids now. In 2025, parents, teachers, and even doctors keep bumping into the same problem: digital ...

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed bill that will prohibit social media platforms from knowingly providing addictive feeds to minors without parental consent. The new law will take effect in ...

In the last decade or so, media itself has become obsessed with the condemnation of technology and social media. A quick Google search yields dozens upon dozens of articles lamenting society’s ...

From TikTok, to Facebook, to Instagram, there is no shortage of access to social media. As technology continues to expand and evolve, a number of state leaders are coming together and calling for ...

A Personal Perspective: Telling ourselves that devices and platforms “hijack” our brains plays right into Big Tech’s hands. Does repeating a falsehood make it true? It seems so, at least when it comes ...

Addiction is one of the most stigmatized diseases in the world. It affects many people, as well as their families. In June, Camp Happy Place is launching its first session. It is an overnight camp ...

SEWICKLEY, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Many people remember MADD, or Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Now a grassroots group spreading around the country is modeling itself after MADD, this time to protect ...