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Preteen parents have another reason to watch how much their kid uses their smartphone

Some 70 percent of 12-year-olds own their own phone, a new study says

The Independent UK · Sep 28

Smartphone Ownership at 12 Tied to More Eating Disorder Symptoms by 14 in U.S. Study of 8,957 Kids

Kids who owned a smartphone at age 12 reported more eating disorder symptoms by age 14 in a large U.S. study. Here is what it shows and what it does not prove.

Medical Daily · Sep 28

Nearly half of teens are losing critical sleep by staying up too late on their phones

Some 95 percent of U.S. teens have a smartphone

The Independent UK · May 19

This Common Lifestyle Habit In Preteens May Trigger Manic Symptoms, Researchers Find

A recent study revealed that excessive screen use in preteens through texting, watching videos, or playing video games could trigger manic symptoms in them.

Medical Daily · Mar 10, 2025

Screen Use In 9- And 10-Year-Olds Elevates Risk Of Depression, Anxiety, Study Says

The study found that each additional hour of screen time correlated with a 10% increase in depressive symptoms, a 7% increase in conduct symptoms, and a 6% increase in somatic symptoms.

Medical Daily · Oct 8, 2024

Social media has impact on sleep patterns

A new national study, published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, offers insights into screen habits linked with better sleep. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 23, 2024

The two things that parents can do to curb tweens' screen time – according to research, they are the 'most effective'

Restricting your pre-teen's screen time is important, but you should set a good example, too.

GoodToKnow · Jun 9, 2024

Too much screen time could lead to suicidal behaviour in children, says study

The study collected data from more than 11,000 children over a period of two years

Wales Online · Mar 20, 2023

Screen time increases chances of OCD in preteens, study finds. Every hour ups the risk

Screen time is linked with obsessive compulsive disorder diagnoses in children, according to a new study.

Tribune News Service · Dec 22, 2022

Screen time linked to increased odds of children developing OCD – study

Preteens who spend too much time glued to screens have higher odds of developing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, study finds

Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2022