Social media opens up an online world that many teens aren't ready to navigate on their own. And some aspects are just plain ...

But there are benefits to letting them be in that world. Here are some key areas to consider. Friendships have changed, with social media being a way for children to avoid feeling excluded from ...

Y ou’ve heard the outrage, you’ve read the reports, and you’ve seen the headlines: social media may be harming your child.

I have yet to find a compelling study that shows positive benefits for teens of long-term social media use. When my kids ask about using social media, I challenge them to find such research.