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As children head back to school, two issues have climbed higher on their parents' list of concerns: the role of social media and the internet in kids' lives.

The results of a National Poll on Childrens Health in Michigan have revealed parents deep concerns about how the Internet impacts their childrens lives.

Parents rank mental health issues and technology use as their top concerns for their childrens well-being, surpassing childhood obesity, as per recent study. | Health

Overuse of Social Media and Devices Top Parent Concerns As Kids Head Back to School Over half of parents are worried about mental health issues; children’s health concerns are greater among parents in low-income households. As children head back to school, two issues have climbed higher on their

As children head back to school, two issues have climbed higher on their parents’ list of concerns: the role of social media and the internet in kids’ lives.

Get latest articles and stories on Health at LatestLY. As children return to school, two problems have risen to the top of their parent's concerns, the impact of social media and the internet on children's life. According to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health, more than half of parents rank mental health issues as the top health concern for their children and teens. Health News | Overuse of Socia...

Just 43% of parents have set their child up for a patient portal, mostly because they don't see a need, and others many not be optimizing portal use, suggests the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health.

For many busy families, online access to a child's health provider for medical advice, health records or prescription refills is likely a convenient option.

While 1 in 3 parents surveyed are confident that they can identify whether the belly pain is serious, parents do not always seek professional advice when these complaints become regular.

One in six parents say their child complains of tummy aches at least once a month, according to a national poll by C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital at University of Michigan Health.