Smartphones and tablets are more popular than ever, and recent statistics show that 39 per cent of Canadian children take their phones to bed with them.

They say they don't want to miss a call or message they receive during the night, but is it a healthy thing to do? And what can parents do to ensure technology isn't interfering with their kids' well-being or safety?

In a special series airing this week on CTV News, Marc Venema looks at these and other questions surrounding the rise of connected kids.