If social media apps were a high-school cafeteria, these five platforms would be the ones hogging the biggest, coolest table. In the real-world, these networks have gone from humble dorm room dreams to global giants with billions of users glued to their ...

2 On Your Side helps parents navigate some of the most popular apps for teens and tweens right now. We also have expert advice on the dangers hidden within. The latest research shows about 70-percent of teens either own, or have regular access to, smartphones.

Concerns over the impact of social media on the mental wellbeing of children of all ages has led to a push to change how these platforms work, and the rules around how kids use them. California took action to increase safety for young people on social ...