ConnectSafely Education Director Kerry Gallagher reports on some fascinating research on the relationship between where students put their phones and how well they do on tests

A study from the Family Online Safety Institute finds that  89% of kids say they feel comfortable turning to their parents if something online makes them feel unsafe. And 83% of parents agree. Less than half of parents use parental controls on devices like phones, tablet and laptops, even though those who do report lower screen time and greater peace of mind.

Listening to music can enhance your happiness, creativity and productivity but not while you're trying to concentrate

Boston Children's Hospital Digital Wellness Lab has articulated the five M's of digital Wellness: Model, Mentor, Monitor, Mastery and Meaning.

A Pew Research survey finds that many teens do worry about the impact of social media on mental health.

A phone with a dead battery can impact your safety in an emergency. Here's how to keep yours running all day.

Worried about how your kids are using tech? Most devices and services offer parental management tools.

What helps children learn better, handwriting or typing? 

ConnectSafely Youth Advisor Trish Prabhu says checking your phone occasionally around others isn't automatically rude — but context matters. She recommends being upfront about why you're doing it and making sure it doesn't become a habit that pulls you away from the people you're with.

We all have to deal with online scams, but immigrants at or near the border are especially vulnerable says Austin, TX-based immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch