When Lauren Isler first heard about “CoComelon,” an addictively popular animated streaming series that reportedly hooks toddlers on its bright colors, loud music and characters sporting oversized ...

Kara Alaimo is a professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take It Back” was published ...

Because of time’s arrow, my daughter, who was once a toddler, is now a preteen. A new question thus arises: When should I let her get a smartphone? This problem isn’t new to me. I have two older kids, ...

Selfies can wait. As a dad and tech expert, here are a few iPhone tips I shared with my kids to help them stay safe and productive on their new smartphone. I’ve contributed to PCMag since 2019, ...

Back-to-school season can be a hectic time for parents. You're settling your kids into a new routine, preparing them mentally for the new school year and adding homework help and lunch prep to your ...

A few weeks ago I was having dinner with a friend at Bleu Duck Kitchen (14 Fourth St. SW, 507-258-4663) when I noticed a family — dad, mom and young son — sitting a few tables away. What struck me was ...