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. 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. #Digital Wellness 📱🧘 Researchers found that the earlier a child gets a smartphone, the greater the risks. wtop.com/dc/2025/12/smart..