Health experts are warning parents not to excessively share details about their children on social media, cautioning that doing so can have long-lasting effects on their mental health. According to an ...

Science has been grappling with the impact of social media on our society, particularly how it affects vulnerable children and adolescents. A 2022 review published in the International Journal of ...

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Criminologist Hyeyoung Lim, Ph.D., and Child Psychologist Margaret Canter, Ph.D. Sharenting refers to the practice of parents’ oversharing their children’s lives online. While it can be a way to ...

Take a quick scroll through Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok and you'll be bombarded by kids' photos and videos. Posts of influencers and bloggers stand right those of young parents, families, and ...

In the early days of social media, posting baby photos and family moments was harmless fun. Over time, however, a more complex picture has emerged that balances pride in sharing with respect for ...

One of the increased dangers kids could face on social media this week comes from an unexpected source: their parents. On National Daughters Day on Wednesday, many parents will share pictures of their ...

Parenting in today's digital-first, social media world comes with unique challenges that generations before us didn't have to navigate. For millennials, growing up meant milestones were captured and ...

For parents, grandparents and caregivers, snapping a photo of their child and sharing it on social media may seem like a routine, harmless act. After all, being proud of your child and wanting to ...

In 2024, it’s undeniable: The messy, multibillion-dollar business of “sharenting”—where influencers broadcast intimate details of their children’s lives to millions—is in crisis. You’ve probably ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Many of us use social media every day. We use it to connect with family and friends, but there are consequences when it comes to sharing too much of your children’s lives.

The holiday season is in full swing. Parties and family gatherings mean lots of Instagram photo ops. It's easy to get swept up in the fun, but here's a reminder: put down the eggnog and take a breath ...