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Instagram announces restrictive 'Teen Accounts' for users under 16
The embattled platform is "reimagining" how younger teens use the app.
Spotify is piloting a Premium membership tailored for kids
The app wants to expand music discovery for children.
YouTube extends limits to body weight and fitness videos for teens in Europe and UK
Recommended videos have been limited for U.S. teens since 2023.
Meta Horizon Worlds is letting preteens back into the world of virtual hangouts
Parent approval needed.
Fitbit Ace LTE is the kids' watch with grown-up problems
The new smartwatch offers peace of mind, but also puts kids under a microscope.
By Rebecca Ruiz
How to wean your toddler off a tablet
New research suggests tablet use can interfere with toddlers' ability to calm down.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Parents need to talk to their kids about this online danger right now
Why parents should discuss sextortion as soon as their child starts going online.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Google's 'school time' setting for kids coming to Android devices
The setting lets parents control when their child's device has limited functionality.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Instagram teens are regularly recommended sexual and explicit videos, new report finds
The Reels algorithm may be stronger than the platform can handle.
Instagram teens now have the option to interact with only their 'close friends'
Instagram builds out its anti-harassment 'Limits' feature.
Best Father's Day gifts: 40 unique and surprising gift ideas
All the stuff he never knew he wanted.
By Dylan Haas
What parents of tweens and teens need to know about BookTok
BookTok can be great for young readers, but some of the recommended content can be explicit and violent.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Loneliness isn't only a teen or adult problem. Little kids feel it, too.
Why screens may play a role in loneliness among young girls.
By Rebecca Ruiz
New reports link Meta and 'momfluencers' in perpetuating child exploitation online
Parent-run accounts are increasingly aware of child predators following their children, but continue to monetize.
Apple TV+’s new 'Peanuts' film rights the record, just in time for Black History Month
"A kid can really learn a lot hanging around with you, Franklin."
What parents need to tell their kids about explicit deepfakes
Don't delay this critical conversation.
By Rebecca Ruiz
One week before its big Senate hearing, Meta announces even more teen safety controls
The latest why-wasn't-this-already-a-thing feature from Meta arrives with curious timing.
Your kid saw something totally inappropriate online. Here's what to do next.
Try to stay open and nonjudgmental about what your child encountered.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Too much TV screen time for kids: 5 things to know about the risks
Research suggests that too much TV can lead to difficulty processing sensory information.
By Rebecca Ruiz
7 tips for using your phone less
Are you a parent who wants to put down your phone more often? Try these tips.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Do you know who's posting pictures of your kid online?
With the rapid advancement of AI, parents should think twice about giving away the rights to their children's images.
By Rebecca Ruiz
How to help your son navigate the manosphere
Three strategies for helping your son develop critical thinking skills.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Parents are suing Roblox for exposing children to inappropriate content. What you need to know.
The group accuses Roblox of "falsely advertising" its platform to kids.
ParentGPT will answer your parenting questions now
The AI chatbot will talk to you about things like breastfeeding, discipline, and divorce.
By Rebecca Ruiz
