A new survey shows that social media has pros and cons -- especially for vulnerable youth -- but it isn't necessarily the toxic landscape many parents believe it to be.

A new Pew report highlights that both teens and parents struggle with how to balance tech in their lives and relationships.

Every child is different, but here are some ideas from experts about the ways parents and caregivers can help their girls deal with overwhelming feelings of anxiety.

A new worldwide diagnosis supports the idea that sexual behaviors can get out of control, but there's still disagreement on what to call it, and why the title matters.

As more children and adolescents face mental health challenges, schools are finding themselves on the front-lines of support, yet often feel underprepared to meet students' needs.

The World Health Organization just added “gaming disorder” to the most recent version of its diagnostic tool and not everybody is happy about it.

Whether you call it media literacy, digital literacy or e-literacy, being able to thoughtfully question, respectfully engage and creatively contribute are key factors to success in a digital world and need to be taught at school and at home.

The downsides of a fully networked globe are real, but so are the benefits and opportunities. The important thing, say a host of experts and scholars, is that solutions are put in place to ensure the good continues to outweigh the bad.

Media portrayals of relationships are often inaccurate and misogynistic and can lead adolescents to engage in sexual harassment, if no one steps in to teach them otherwise.

More and more parents want to delay getting young kids a smartphone, and they're getting support from parent groups, nonprofits and even former tech executives.

There's a growing movement toward more mindful tech use, both through user habits and company design.

A case before the Supreme Court has the potential to reshape the Fourth Amendment and clarify what it means to have privacy in a digital world.

More studies are raising concerns about screen time and online activities, but experts still don't have all the answers.

Media shape culture and help define how men and women see women — both by marginalizing them and objectifying them — an important reminder in light of the growing list of powerful, high-profile men accused of sexual assault.

The media habits of young children are changing based on the increasing availability of mobile devices in their own homes.

The ability to be open, honest and vulnerable with others is fading among young adults in today's social-media soaked world, but many are taking steps to reclaim their relationships.

More parents, advocates and experts are pushing for increased awareness of how much sugar and empty calories end up in children's classrooms, and then opting for fruit and vegetable-based snacks or even non-food-based rewards and parties.