Being a tween is hard enough, but today's tweens have way more on their plate than we ever did. Not only is it one of the most sensitive periods of their lives, but they're also surrounded by images ...

It might feel wild, but Gen Alpha influencers are already on the rise. In some cases, these influencers haven’t even hit double digits. Kids as young as 7 — the age twins Koti and Haven Garza were in ...

When I was 14, I called two boys on my landline phone to ask them to go to a dance ...

The facts are well-known at this point (Haidt, 2024): Beginning around 2010, large numbers of American teens bought smartphones and opened social media accounts. Since 2010, rates of anxiety, ...

Instagram is a scary place for young girls — made even worse when their own parents are complicit in putting them in harm’s way. Many teen and tween girls dream of being an influencer. Sadly, some ...

Teenagers are more online than ever, but they’re not falling for everything they see. In fact, they’re setting a higher bar for influencers than most adults give them credit for, drawing clear lines ...

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Jessica Mendoza: Every day 17-year-old Demetra Dias looks at her closet and ...