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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 · Aug 19, 2024

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 · Jul 26, 2024

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 · Jun 27, 2024

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.

Fortune · Apr 27, 2023

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.

The Conversation · Mar 6, 2023

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. 

Newslaundry · Jan 12, 2023

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.

Tom’s Guide · Oct 3, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022

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.

Los Angeles Times · May 11, 2022