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1 week ago
Education

Big Tech turns to Sesame Street, Girl Scouts to deflect scrutiny over kids' screen time

Meta and Google sponsor children’s brands to promote moderated tech use while their apps are designed to make it hard for kids to unplug.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Marketing

Meta and Google fund kids' brands with millions as critics highlight social media risk

Meta and Google sponsored children’s brands to promote moderated technology use while their apps were designed to make unplugging difficult.
Education
fromRAPPLER
1 week ago

Big Tech turns to Sesame Street, Girl Scouts to deflect scrutiny over kids' screen time

Meta and Google sponsor children’s brands to promote moderated tech use while their apps are designed to make it hard for kids to unplug.
Marketing
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Meta and Google fund kids' brands with millions as critics highlight social media risk

Meta and Google sponsored children’s brands to promote moderated technology use while their apps were designed to make unplugging difficult.
Marketing
fromInvesting.com
1 month ago

Meta and Google fund US kids' groups, as critics warn of social media risk By Reuters

Tech companies sponsor children’s brands to teach moderated technology use while designing apps that make unplugging harder, drawing criticism over incentives and trust.
Television
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Trump's FCC targets LGBTQ+ television content. GLAAD sounds alarm

A federal inquiry into TV ratings may negatively impact queer representation and increase scrutiny on LGBTQ content.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Roblox predator who groomed girl and sent highly sexualised' messages jailed

Carlo Tritta, 19, has been locked up for 28 months after pleading guilty to various offences including making indecent images of a child and sexual communications with a child.
Privacy professionals
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

What Apps To Put On Your Kid's First Tablet, According To Parents

Parents recommend PBS Kids Video, PBS Kids Games, and ABC Mouse as trusted, educational tablet apps for young children that offer wholesome content without intrusive ads.
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

Carmelo Anthony Shares The 1 Message He Had for Son Kiyan During College Recruitment Process

I think my experience and my knowledge of how this works, recruiting and going on visits, because I've been there, I've done it. I was the No. 1 one guy in the country who had to deal with these type of things. My message to him was, I want you to enjoy this recruiting process. Just enjoy it. Take the visits, go on the visits you want to go on.
New York Knicks
Games
fromReadWrite
2 months ago

PEGI updates video game age ratings for online safety

PEGI will expand its video game rating system in June 2026 to evaluate online features, in-game purchases, loot boxes, and engagement mechanics that influence player interaction and monetization.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

My mother's best advice: go in to bat for the ones you love

A mother's greatest gift was allowing her child to make mistakes without judgment while quietly advocating behind the scenes, rather than offering direct advice.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

My kid wants to get into Pokemon cards. Help.

Pokémon cards surged to become the world's No. 1 toy product, generating $2.5 billion in US sales, requiring parents to understand pricing, product types, and healthy spending approaches.
Digital life
fromIndependent
3 months ago

When the new friend isn't real - How to support teens and tweens as they navigate AI chats

Curious, calm, and involved parents create safer online environments that reduce teens' risks from social media and AI chatbots despite regulatory challenges.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Excessive screen time limits vocabulary of toddlers, experts warn

Excessive screen time in toddlers reduces spoken vocabulary and may displace essential talking, play, and reading crucial for early language development.
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago

Help! My Kid's Beloved Nanny Was Just Arrested for a Horrific Crime. I'm Speechless.

Our son had a nanny in his early years. She took magnificent care of him, loves him, and he loves her. Though he aged out of needing a nanny, we still see her on occasion for meals and celebrations. We were scheduled to see her for dinner recently but the day before, well, she murdered someone. It was all over the news and social media, and we are shocked and heartbroken.
Parenting
Women
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Understanding the Danger of Misinformation in the Manosphere

Parents should listen nonjudgmentally to sons' online experiences, use curiosity-driven conversation starters, and position children as experts to counter manosphere influence.
Education
fromeLearning Industry
6 months ago

World Children's Day 2025: Tips For Parents To Navigate The Use Of AI In K-12

Parents should guide and monitor K-12 children's AI use to maximize benefits while managing cybersecurity, ethics, academic integrity, and health risks.
Parenting
fromMashable
6 months ago

Roblox: A parent's guide to keeping your kids safe

Roblox is a popular user-created gaming platform used by many children but poses safety risks from predators, requiring parental oversight and game-specific monitoring.
Careers
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago

Teens and Finances: What They Need to Know

Teens need practical financial education and marketable skills to understand real living costs and make sustainable choices for adult financial independence.
Education
fromPsychology Today
9 months ago

Talking to Kids About Porn

Many children access pornography at young ages, producing confusion about sex and creating urgent need for sexual literacy and parental guidance.
Digital life
fromSecuritymagazine
9 months ago

91% of Teens Use Generative AI

US teenagers face diverse online security threats, rely on parental support for safety, value digital connectivity, and widely use generative AI for personal information.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
9 months ago

Ad of the Day: EE's 'safer sims' helps parents navigate social media minefield

EE launched 'Safer Sims' to help parents safely introduce smartphones to children, offering tools and reassurance for connected, protected use.
fromFast Company
9 months ago

4 tips to reduce the crazy costs of auto insurance for teen drivers

Teen drivers have crash rates nearly four times higher than older drivers. Their lack of experience and impulsive tendencies contribute to this alarming statistic.
Cars
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 months ago

Harriette Cole: My teen won't go to family events, and I don't know what to do

Make sure that nothing has happened between your daughter and your parents to cause her not to want to spend time with them. Shy of an egregious incident between them, my recommendation is that you let your daughter know that you need her to show up and be respectful at these family events; they are not optional.
Relationships
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
9 months ago

There's an Alarming Trend Happening at Our Kids' High School. I Need to Stop It.

Many students face unexpected challenges in college readiness, especially those attending out-of-state schools.
#child-development
fromBuzzFeed
9 months ago
Parenting

I Was My Daughter's Champion. Behind Closed Doors, I Was Keeping An Increasingly Dangerous Secret.

fromTODAY.com
11 months ago
Parenting

Expert Explains Why We Shouldn't Ask Kids What They Want to Be When They Grow Up ... And What To Ask Instead

fromBuzzFeed
9 months ago
Parenting

I Was My Daughter's Champion. Behind Closed Doors, I Was Keeping An Increasingly Dangerous Secret.

fromTODAY.com
11 months ago
Parenting

Expert Explains Why We Shouldn't Ask Kids What They Want to Be When They Grow Up ... And What To Ask Instead

fromPsychology Today
9 months ago

AI Always Agrees With Your Kid-That's a Problem

Forty percent of teens trust AI advice without question because AI is programmed to agree and validate. AI validation bypasses cognitive struggles needed for developing critical thinking during brain formation. Parents can counter AI dependency by offering alternative perspectives immediately after AI interactions.
Digital life
#child-safety
fromIndependent
9 months ago
Parenting

'I passed out in the car with my kids in the back' - why even young children need to know what to do in an emergency

fromIndependent
9 months ago
Parenting

'I passed out in the car with my kids in the back' - why even young children need to know what to do in an emergency

Parenting
fromScary Mommy
11 months ago

One Thing Never To Say To Your Kids About Abusers (And What To Say Instead)

Educating children about safety can help them disclose abuse, but threats of violence against perpetrators may deter them from reporting.
Parenting
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 months ago

Harriette Cole: I accidentally ran across my daughter's private social account

Teenagers often create secret social media accounts, leading to parental concerns about online safety and trust.
Television
fromVulture
1 year ago

16 Kids' Shows That Are Actually Great

Parents have improved control over children's programming but lack time to find quality content.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
10 months ago

When a Parent's Scandal Goes Public

Public scandals impact children more deeply when the person involved is a trusted adult.,
Children exposed to public shame can experience confusion regarding their safety and identity.
Calm, open conversations about scandals can help children process their feelings.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
10 months ago

Mom Called 'Dramatic' For Hiring a Lifeguard For Her Kindergartener's Pool Party

Hiring a lifeguard for a child's pool party is a smart decision for safety, despite some criticisms of being excessive.
Gadgets
fromCreative Bloq
10 months ago

Amazon doesn't want you to know this about buying a kids Kindle Fire tablet

The Kindle Fire 8 Pro is recommended for kids as it offers flexibility in content age restrictions and user interfaces.
Books
fromScary Mommy
10 months ago

17 Just-Spooky-Enough Books For Tweens (& You'll Want To Read Them, Too)

Spooky books for tweens provide thrilling yet age-appropriate stories that cater to sensitive readers while also engaging parents.
Parenting
fromDaily Mom magazine
10 months ago

Junior High Advice: Help Parents Navigate Middle School

The transition from elementary to middle school involves emotional, social, and academic changes that require support from parents.
fromPsychology Today
10 months ago

From Boredom to Wonder: A Child-Led Approach to Summer

Over-scheduling summer activities creates stress rather than fostering curiosity and engagement. Children learn more deeply when activities emerge from their own interests rather than adult plans.
Parenting
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
10 months ago

Should You Let Teens Sleep Late During the Summer, Or Wake Them Up?

Teenagers often need more sleep during summer, but opinions vary on whether parents should wake them up or let them sleep in.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
11 months ago

Use Summer Break to Build Closer Bonds with Your Children

Stress affects three out of four high school students and half of middle school students, enhancing the importance of addressing emotional health for a successful school year.
Parenting
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
11 months ago

Is Your Child or Teen Buying Anti-Aging Products?

Social media is influencing tweens and teens to adopt harmful skincare routines.
The best skincare for young people is simple: cleanse, moisturize, and wear sunscreen.
Parents play a crucial role in counteracting social media pressure.
Societal norms prioritize youthful beauty, affecting self-esteem from a young age.
Parenting
fromwww.mercurynews.com
11 months ago

Black dads go public with support for their kids with autism and each other

Black fathers of autistic children are increasingly seeking visibility and support through collective discussion and dedicated platforms like podcasts.
Parenting
fromwww.mercurynews.com
11 months ago

How to get along when college grads move back home with parents

Navigating adult life at home requires mutual respect, clear expectations, and a collaborative approach between parents and young graduates.
fromDaily Mom magazine
11 months ago

Best Summer Reading 2025: Books & Teaching Programs To Help Struggling Readers

"The best summer reading experiences don't have to feel like punishment. Set against the backdrop of the right strategies and understanding of how different children learn..."
Parenting
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
11 months ago

I work for an estate planning company. Here's how I talk to my daughter in a non-morbid way about what happens if I die.

Parents should start discussing estate planning with their children early to normalize the topic and alleviate future uncertainties.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
11 months ago

"Did Your Twin Copy You?"

Intrusive questions harm twins' identity development and individuality.
Twins face unfair comparisons and expectations of similarity.
Parents must be aware of twins' specific identity needs.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
11 months ago

Jenna Bush Hager's 3-Step Plan to Get Her Kids to Read More Books This Summer

Jenna Bush Hager prioritizes her children's reading and learning during summer to combat the 'summer slide'.
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
11 months ago

7 Child Stars Who Grew Up With Protective Parents Vs. 7 Who Opened Up About Being Exploited

Tatyana Ali credits her protective mother for helping her navigate the challenges of being a child star.
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