Parents often feel pressure to give their kids a smartphone because their classmates already have one. But experts say waiting could help protect your child’s health.

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Kids who get smartphones by age 12 are more likely to struggle with depression, poor sleep and weight issues, according to a Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia study that looked at smartphone use by 10,000 kids between 2018 and 2021.

Researchers found that the earlier a child gets a smartphone, the greater the risks.

“Delaying a smartphone, especially during middle school … may actually redu

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