Children Who Are Given a Smartphone Before Age 12 Have Higher Risk of Obesity and Depression, Study Finds

Children who are given a smartphone before age 12 are at higher risk of insufficient sleep, obesity and depression, a new ...

What age is too young for a cellphone? Study links devices to obesity, depression

Smartphones are widely owned by children in America, with a Pew Research Center survey finding that 95% of teens ages 13-17 ...

Children who have smartphones by age 12 are at increased risk of health problems, new study finds

Children and adolescents who own smartphones by age 12 have higher risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity, according to ...

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Study Links Smartphone Ownership in Childhood to Increased Risk of Depression and Obesity in Youth

Adolescents who own a smartphone early are at greater risk of depression, obesity and insufficient sleep than those who do not PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study from researchers ...

Using video games to get kids interested in learning

Though some might see video games as a distraction, a recent study from the University of Georgia suggests they can actually ...

Active zones and mini retreats – how to build preschools suitable for neurodivergent kids

These retreat spaces (such as small terraces or courtyards) could incorporate elements of nature and spaces that encourage ...

Want to Raise Successful Kids? A Massive New Study Says Limit Their Screen Time Like This

Here’s what the researchers discovered: Longer daily screen time at age 9-10 predicted increased ADHD symptoms two years later—even after controlling for how severe the kids’ symptoms were at the ...
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A new study shows little kids who count on their fingers do better at maths

Jennifer Way received funding from NSW Department of Education, Strategic Research Fund (2021–2024). ID: G212850. Katherin Cartwright received funding from NSW Department of Education, Strategic ...
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Practical Tips To Boost Your Child’s Study Motivation

All parents wish to see their child excel in studies, but motivating kids to study regularly and with focus can feel like a tough challenge. Children, often having a short attention span, get ...