Julie Jargon

Children who were really into princesses at around age 5 were more likely at around 10 to hold progressive views about gender roles and to reject the idea that boys should stifle their emotions, a researcher finds.

Many children have to give up digital devices and social media at summer camp, cold turkey—providing an excellent opportunity to reset the tech rules at home.

Distracted driving is a factor in 6 out of 10 teen crashes. Holding a phone while driving has been shown to increase the risk of a crash or near crash by up to four times.

If you are the victim of a cyberbully, you could be entitled to compensation. That’s the pitch insurance companies are making. But is cyber insurance really necessary?

Young videogamers spent more money on in-game purchases during the pandemic and parents have had enough. There are steps parents can take to protect themselves and their children.

Texting nude selfies is becoming pervasive among adolescents as a precursor to dating, with more boys sending unsolicited “nudes” and more girls getting requests for them. Parents need to learn how to discuss this difficult topic with their kids.

After college, life is full of decisions about 401(k)s, health insurance and budgeting. Apps like Realworld, Credit Karma and Mint help navigate the confusing world of grown-ups.

Digital to-do lists, shared calendars and smart home devices can take the pressure off our forgetful brains so we can focus on what’s important—but you still have to remember what it is you need to remember.

Now is the time for a digital reset to undo some of the bad tech habits you and your kids developed during the pandemic.

Hearing health and “hidden hearing loss” are growing concerns as more children listen to devices all day. There are simple ways for parents to lower the volume and safeguard young ears from noise-induced damage.