It’s no secret that many teenagers stay up late to scroll through social media or catch up with friends on phones. And, 56 percent of parents of teens who have sleep troubles believe this use of electronics is hurting their child’s shut-eye.

Settling youngsters down to sleep at night isn't always easy. Recent research suggests that the number of exposure children has to bright light in the hour leading up to bedtime — whether emanating from light bulbs or electronic devices — can have a big impact on sleep-related behavior.

As children spend more time tethered to screens, there is increasing concern about potential harm to their visual development.

Children as young as can be clinically depressed, and often that depression recurs as kids get older and go to school. It also can reappear during adolescence and throughout life.

It’s natural for parents to do whatever they can to keep their children safe and healthy, but children need space to learn and grow on their own, without Mom or Dad hovering over them, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.

Nearly 3% of teenagers between the ages of 13-18 — boys as well as girls — struggle with food, weight and body image issues severe enough to constitute an eating disorder. Such disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating) seriously affect both physical and mental health, and in some instances can be life-threatening.