Meet the Instamom, a Stage Mother for Social Media

It was a gorgeous fall day in Dumbo, Brooklyn, and Keira Cannon was holding one of the weekend photo shoots she does with her favorite subject: her son, Princeton.

Too much screen time may worsen kids' ability to read emotions

Too much face-to-screen time and not enough face-to-face interaction could degrade kids’ ability to read other people’s emotions, a new study suggests. Read more

Google Glass App Uses Facial Recognition to Read People’s Emotions

It’s no secret that in the digital age, social relationships are changing. Read more

New Study Finds Too Much Screen Time Inhibits Kid’s Ability To Recognize Emotions

There has been more research than ever being released lately about the amount of time children are spending in front of screens. Read more

New research: From Screen to Green: What happens to kids social skills when they go cold turkey on all media?

The fact is we all stare at screens more than we would like and many of us rely on these tools to communicate with others, even during times when we should be spending quality time with our families and friends. Read more

Face time vs. screen time: The technological impact on communication

While there are more ways than ever to communicate, some are concerned about the break-neck speed our language is evolving, but some scientists are using technology to help us communicate better.

The Digital World And Face-To-Face Emotions

In a world that is vastly dominated by technology, what are the impacts? Often, people look at the benefits of technology, which are numerous, but we do not always consider the problems and costs associated with its daily use. Read more

Study: Use of Electronic Devices May Hinder Kids' Ability to Read Others' Emotions

The social skills of students who use digital media may be declining, according to a new study from researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Read more

Children May Be Losing Their Ability To Read Emotions, But There’s A Fix

The social skills of students who use digital media may be declining, according to a new study from researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Read more