People don’t agree on much these days. But one thing brings them together, whatever their politics: the idea that, because social media harm children and teenagers, they should be banned from using ...

As the mother of a newly minted 13-year-old, I know firsthand that teens have specific and valid skincare concerns, despite all the Sephora-shaming that’s been heaped on them. After all, puberty is ...

While adults worry about sharpening their artificial-intelligence skills to remain relevant in their jobs, many of their teenage children are feeling meh about the AI revolution. I wondered if it was ...

Teenagers spend more than an hour on their smartphones during a typical school day, mostly on social media apps, concludes a new study. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical ...

Dr. McBain studies policies and technologies that serve vulnerable populations. On any given night, countless teenagers confide in artificial intelligence chatbots — sharing their loneliness, anxiety ...

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is available. Dial or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for free and confidential support. As teens head back to school this fall, ...

In the 1980s and ’90s, Adrienne Salinger photographed American teenagers in their natural habitat: their bedroom. Salinger was fascinated by the way these spaces reflected the personalities of their ...

Loneliness affects people of any age, but rates are higher among teenagers. Are social media and smartphones making the problem worse? One in 6 people worldwide are affected by loneliness, and the ...

Artificial intelligence is playing a much larger role in teen lives. AI is becoming a go-to source for personal advice, emotional support, everyday decision-making and problem-solving. No question is ...

No question is too small when Kayla Chege, a high school student in Kansas, is using artificial intelligence. The 15-year-old asks ChatGPT for guidance on back-to-school shopping, makeup colors, ...

Bournemouth University provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. Teaching children to swim is essential, but it’s not enough to save them from drowning. Water safety is about judgement, ...

With the best teen clothing brands, nailing down your wardrobe doesn’t have to be a constant uphill battle. Whether you’re just entering the tween phase or are months away from graduating high school, ...