Children who have smartphones by age 12 are at higher risk of lack of sleep, obesity and depression, according to a new study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics. What's more, researchers found ...

The study also found that kids with a smartphone before their teenage years also have an increased risk of getting insufficient sleep Kids with smartphones by age 12 face higher risks of depression, ...

Having a smartphone may be harmful for children younger than 12, according to a new study. The study published Monday in the peer-reviewed journal Pediatrics found that owning a smartphone during ...

It’s the age-old debate — at what age should kids get a cellphone? The downsides of too much screen time are well-documented, with increased anxiety, eye strain and poor attention span among the chief ...

Researchers found higher rates of depression, poor sleep and obesity among tweens who had early access to a cellphone. By Catherine Pearson What is the “right” age to get your child a smartphone? It’s ...

The earlier the age a child received a smartphone the greater the health risk. Children who have smartphones by age 12 are at higher risk of lack of sleep, obesity and depression, according to a new ...

The study also found that kids with a smartphone before their teenage years also have an increased risk of getting insufficient sleep Becca Longmire is a digital news writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She ...