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Less than half of parents utilize parental controls on their kids’ smartphones. Here's why—and how to get started

“Our findings show that even as parental controls become more available, adoption remains low," said the CEO of the Family Online Safety Institute.

Fortune

The dangers of AI companions: Experts issue unprecedented warning for teens as most parents are in the dark about their habits

Common Sense Media urged that no one under 18 be allowed to use companion AI technology.

Fortune

America's families have an increasingly bleak outlook, and 4 factors are driving their gloom

A striking 58% of parents and 61% of children and teens said that for families like theirs, things are going just fair or poorly. And the economy is just part of the problem.

Fortune

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This 4-question quiz from Stanford psychiatrists can help protect from the dangers of AI

Digital well-being isn’t just about screen time anymore.

Fortune

TikTok introduces tighter controls for kids and teens—but experts still have a warning for parents

Here's why the features are a "step in the right direction," but not the end of the story.

Fortune

A 14-year-old's suicide was prompted by an AI chatbot, lawsuit alleges. Here's how parents can keep kids safe.

Kids are drawn to AI companions for an array of reasons, from non-judgmental listening to emotional support, but there are risks. Here's how to spot red flags.

Fortune

An AI chatbot pushed a teen to kill himself, a lawsuit against its creator alleges

A Florida mother is suing a tech company over an AI chatbot that she says pushed her son to kill himself

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It's time for Apple to tell parents that the iPhone doesn't belong in their child's classroom

The Apple iPhone 16 should come with a recommendation to keep it out of classrooms

TechRadar

Social media and mental-health havoc: Here’s how the government is stepping in

The Kids Online Health and Safety Task Force just released parental and industry guidelines for online health and safety. Is it enough?

Fortune

How to talk to your kids about porn -12 tips from sex education experts for ages 5+

It may be awkward but it's an important conversation - here's how soon you need to start talking about it and how to do it in an age-appropriate way

GoodToKnow

Exclusive: AI isn't a daily habit yet for teens, young adults

And nearly half of young people have never tried generative AI tools, per a new study.

Axios

Latino Voters Worry the American Dream is out of Reach For Their Families

According to a set of independent surveys, the mental health crisis affecting Latino children ranks as a top issue of concern

Latin Times

The Future of Media Literacy Education

Media literacy education invites a slew of nonprofit organizations and consultancies into the public school system, many of whom may have their own political agendas.

Reason

Kids under 13 would be barred from social media under bipartisan Senate bill

Studies link social media to aspects of America's mental health crisis in adolescents. A handful of bipartisan members of the Senate hope to change that.

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Here’s what child advocates don’t like about a new bipartisan bill to protect kids on social media

They see privacy problems on the horizon.

The Conversation

What parents and educators need to know about teens’ pornography and sexting experiences at school

Three out of four teenagers have seen online pornography – often before they even became a teenager. That’s according to a new report from Common Sense Media that examines the role pornography plays in the lives of today’s youth.

Newslaundry

Concerns on child safety, KYC, cyber-bullying: IT ministry’s public consultation on online gaming

Concerns around protecting children online, combating harassment, and implementing KYC norms were top issues discussed during a consultation held yesterday in Delhi by the ministry of electronics and information technology.

Tom’s Guide

25 best family movies on Netflix right now

We're compiling the best family movies on Netflix for those looking to spend some quality movie time with your kids, nieces, nephews or older relatives.

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The Independent UK

Social media offers parents more controls. But do they help?

As concerns about social media’s harmful effects on teens continue to rise, platforms from Snapchat to TikTok to Instagram are bolting on new features designed to make their services safer and more age appropriate

Los Angeles Times

Facebook whistleblower works to pass new internet laws

Frances Haugen was cooking dinner one Friday evening when her phone rang. On the other end of the line was the White House.

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