Parents’ social media use could affect their kids even after they log off, new research warns

Cell-phone use affects parent-child interactions, even when adults aren't online

New research suggests social media use has a significant effect on interactions with children — even when adults aren't looking at their screens.

Parents’ social media use could affect their kids even after they log off, new research warns

New research suggests social media use has a significant effect on interactions with children — even when adults aren’t looking at their screens.

Cell phone use affects parent-child interactions, even when adults aren’t online

You may have stopped scrolling your feed to play with your child, but your attention may still be with your social media, not with your kid, finds a new study.

What does it do to children when parents are always distracted by their phones?

Even small digital distractions, such as swiping on your phone during interaction, can affect a child's emotional safety and social skills.