Supreme Court signals support for Maryland parents in LGBTQ book opt-out caseThe Supreme Court may uphold parental rights to opt out of LGBTQ-themed education for religious reasons.
Roblox to ban young children from messaging othersRoblox will block messaging for under-13s to improve child safety, requiring parental consent for direct messages.
The Pinwheel Watch is a kid-safe Apple Watch Ultra lookalike to placate your tweenThe Pinwheel Watch is a stylish smartwatch designed for kids, featuring parental oversight and various fun and communication functionalities.
EE warns parents against giving children under 11 a smartphoneEE advises against giving smartphones to children under 11, recommending basic phones for safety and limited access to online content.
Australia plans a social media ban for children under 16Australia is instituting a 16-year age limit for social media use to protect children.Social media platforms will be responsible for compliance with the new legislation.
Character.AI's New Parental Controls Are Comically Easy for Kids to BypassCharacter.AI's new Parental Insights feature raises concerns about its effectiveness in providing real oversight to parents of underage users.
Roblox debuts new child protection, parental control featuresRoblox is implementing new safety measures for users under 13 to enhance child safety and parental control on the platform.
Roblox to ban young children from messaging othersRoblox will block messaging for under-13s to improve child safety, requiring parental consent for direct messages.
The Pinwheel Watch is a kid-safe Apple Watch Ultra lookalike to placate your tweenThe Pinwheel Watch is a stylish smartwatch designed for kids, featuring parental oversight and various fun and communication functionalities.
EE warns parents against giving children under 11 a smartphoneEE advises against giving smartphones to children under 11, recommending basic phones for safety and limited access to online content.
Australia plans a social media ban for children under 16Australia is instituting a 16-year age limit for social media use to protect children.Social media platforms will be responsible for compliance with the new legislation.
Character.AI's New Parental Controls Are Comically Easy for Kids to BypassCharacter.AI's new Parental Insights feature raises concerns about its effectiveness in providing real oversight to parents of underage users.
Roblox debuts new child protection, parental control featuresRoblox is implementing new safety measures for users under 13 to enhance child safety and parental control on the platform.
AI social media guardians: the new frontier in protecting kids onlineParents must navigate complex online safety challenges for children.Aura offers a unique AI-driven tool prioritizing children's online wellbeing.
A surprising number of 'iPad Kids' are on X, study finds | TechCrunchMany young children, termed 'iPad kids', are using X, raising concerns regarding their exposure to inappropriate content due to parental oversight.
Smartphone ban for kids 'worth considering' - MPsThe Education Select Committee proposes banning smartphones for under-16s due to serious dangers online, urging government action and parent control.
Australia Pushes Ahead With Teen Social Media BanThe bill seeks to set a minimum age for social media, shifting enforcement responsibility to platforms.
What Is The Kiddle Search Engine And Is It Owned By Google? - SlashGearKiddle offers a safe search engine option for children by filtering out inappropriate content.
AI social media guardians: the new frontier in protecting kids onlineParents must navigate complex online safety challenges for children.Aura offers a unique AI-driven tool prioritizing children's online wellbeing.
A surprising number of 'iPad Kids' are on X, study finds | TechCrunchMany young children, termed 'iPad kids', are using X, raising concerns regarding their exposure to inappropriate content due to parental oversight.
Smartphone ban for kids 'worth considering' - MPsThe Education Select Committee proposes banning smartphones for under-16s due to serious dangers online, urging government action and parent control.
Australia Pushes Ahead With Teen Social Media BanThe bill seeks to set a minimum age for social media, shifting enforcement responsibility to platforms.
What Is The Kiddle Search Engine And Is It Owned By Google? - SlashGearKiddle offers a safe search engine option for children by filtering out inappropriate content.
Google Wallet is now available for kidsParents can now give kids access to Google Wallet for in-store payments, enhancing financial independence while maintaining oversight.
Kids with Android phones will be able to use Google Wallet tap-to-pay soonKids can use Google Wallet to make in-store purchases under parental supervision starting next year.
Google Wallet is now available for kidsParents can now give kids access to Google Wallet for in-store payments, enhancing financial independence while maintaining oversight.
Kids with Android phones will be able to use Google Wallet tap-to-pay soonKids can use Google Wallet to make in-store purchases under parental supervision starting next year.
Should you buy a kids' smartwatch? I tested one, and its parental controls gave me the answerKids' smartwatches provide a controlled environment for children to learn technology and independence.
Samsung introduces Galaxy Watch for Kids for Watch7The Galaxy Watch7 now offers features designed specifically for children, minimizing the need for a separate mobile phone.
I found the best smartwatch for kids, and it's not an Apple Watch or GarminGoogle's Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch for kids encourages physical activity through gamification, combining robust features with fun interactions.
Samsung launches a kid-friendly mode for the Galaxy Watch 7Samsung introduces Galaxy Watch 7 for kids, enabling parents to track their children's location and control contacts without a separate smartphone.
Should you buy a kids' smartwatch? I tested one, and its parental controls gave me the answerKids' smartwatches provide a controlled environment for children to learn technology and independence.
Samsung introduces Galaxy Watch for Kids for Watch7The Galaxy Watch7 now offers features designed specifically for children, minimizing the need for a separate mobile phone.
I found the best smartwatch for kids, and it's not an Apple Watch or GarminGoogle's Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch for kids encourages physical activity through gamification, combining robust features with fun interactions.
Samsung launches a kid-friendly mode for the Galaxy Watch 7Samsung introduces Galaxy Watch 7 for kids, enabling parents to track their children's location and control contacts without a separate smartphone.
Texas Bill Would Allow Any Parent Or District Resident To Challenge The Presence Of A Book In A School LibraryTexas senate passes SB 13, increasing parental control over school library materials while imposing stricter controls on book access.
Google Family Link now limits who can contact your child's deviceGoogle Family Link introduces redesigned interface and new features for improved child safety.Enhanced parental controls streamline management of screen time, app permissions, and contacts.
Helping Children Develop Healthy Device and Media HabitsThe Glossary of Digital Media Platforms provides essential tools for parents to manage their children's online presence and safety.
Google Family Link now limits who can contact your child's deviceGoogle Family Link introduces redesigned interface and new features for improved child safety.Enhanced parental controls streamline management of screen time, app permissions, and contacts.
Helping Children Develop Healthy Device and Media HabitsThe Glossary of Digital Media Platforms provides essential tools for parents to manage their children's online presence and safety.
NY passes milestone ban on 'addictive' social media feeds for childrenNew York passed a law to give parents more control over children's social media use, potentially impacting nationwide regulations.
Exclusive | These parents won't give their kids iPhones - but they have clever work-arounds: 'I can't keep them in a bubble forever'Parents are implementing stricter controls on device usage for their children to combat screen addiction and ensure healthier lifestyles.
NY passes milestone ban on 'addictive' social media feeds for childrenNew York passed a law to give parents more control over children's social media use, potentially impacting nationwide regulations.
Exclusive | These parents won't give their kids iPhones - but they have clever work-arounds: 'I can't keep them in a bubble forever'Parents are implementing stricter controls on device usage for their children to combat screen addiction and ensure healthier lifestyles.
Snapchat Adds New Safety Features, Including Live Location RequestsSnapchat introduces features to enhance parental awareness of teen location sharing.
Parents, here's how to use Instagram's new teen account settingsInstagram introduces updates to protect teens, focusing on privacy and parental control.
Meta Just Dropped New Features To Keep Teens Safer On InstagramInstagram has introduced teen accounts to enhance safety and parental control for younger users. Parents receive more oversight while maintaining teens' privacy and freedom.
Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mountsInstagram is making teen accounts private by default to enhance safety for young users.
Snapchat Adds New Safety Features, Including Live Location RequestsSnapchat introduces features to enhance parental awareness of teen location sharing.
Parents, here's how to use Instagram's new teen account settingsInstagram introduces updates to protect teens, focusing on privacy and parental control.
Meta Just Dropped New Features To Keep Teens Safer On InstagramInstagram has introduced teen accounts to enhance safety and parental control for younger users. Parents receive more oversight while maintaining teens' privacy and freedom.
Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mountsInstagram is making teen accounts private by default to enhance safety for young users.
The Fitbit Ace LTE, a great kids' smartwatch, hits its lowest priceThe Fitbit Ace LTE is a secure smart option for kids, enhancing communication and activity tracking without the risks of a full smartphone.
My Family Was On A TLC Reality Show. Here's The Dark Secret That Never Aired.The author reflects on their restrictive upbringing in a large family and the cult-like control exerted by their parents.
I Thought I Knew My Mom. Then I Found A Grainy Polaroid That Forced Me To Reconsider.The author reflects on the complex relationship with her mother, revealing a journey of understanding and reconciling past conflicts as she prepares for adulthood.
The Benefit And Folly of AI in Education: Navigating Ethical Challenges and Cognitive Development | HackerNoonAI conversational agents for children risk exposing them to inappropriate content despite being designed for educational purposes.
Meta to introduce teen accounts' to Instagram as governments consider social media age limitsMeta introduces new teen accounts on Instagram to enhance parental controls and protect child users.
YouTube Adds New Supervisory Tools for Teen UsersYouTube is introducing a Family Center hub for enhanced parental oversight of teens' activities on the platform.
Uber tweaks its teen accounts to allow parents to book ridesUber enhances ride-hailing for teenagers, allowing parents to book rides and expanding scheduling capabilities in response to user feedback.
Skip the Apple Watch: Google's Fitbit Ace LTE is the best smartwatch for your kidsFitbit Ace and Google Smartwatches offer rich features for kids' physical activity and playtime with some limitations.
Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch pulls kids from screens to indulge in rewarding playtime - Yanko DesignControlling screen time is a significant concern for parents of primary school children, leading to the development of innovative wearables like the Fitbit Ace LTE.
Apple is fixing a years-old parental control bug that lets kids avoid web filtersApple is fixing a bug in Screen Time that allowed kids to bypass content restrictions, highlighting potential issues with the parental control feature.
Meta will soon let kids aged 10 to 12 interact with others in VR with their parents' approval | TechCrunchChildren aged 10-12 can now interact in VR with parental approval, fostering tech familiarity and potential competition with other platforms.