UW Health expert shares advice for parents on how to manage teens and smartphones

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Nearly three quarters of kids get their first phone before the age of 12, according to Common Sense.com.

New research suggests getting one too soon may have a negative impact on their health.

A study published in the Human Development and Capabilities Journal over the summer found that using a smartphone at the age of 13 is associated with suicidal thoughts, detachment from reality and increased aggression…

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