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Best Father's Day gifts: Surprise Dad with something memorable
We promise there are better options than a mug that says "Dad."
By Leah Stodart and Nicole Cammorata
Thinking about a kid-friendly smartphone? Here are your options.
Want your kid to be able to contact you, but not a TikTok algorithm? We got you covered.
Parents: Check out these new parental controls for Nintendo Switch 2
Oversee friends, GameChat history, and video sharing.
Instagram Teen Accounts still exposed to sexual content, investigation finds
The app's tighter controls are apparently not blocking explicit posts.
Finding a gift that kids actually like is tricky. This guide will make it easier.
Toy trends change every year, but we're keeping up.
TikTok will interrupt teen feeds with meditation after 10pm
Scrolling past bedtime?
Why experts say AI companions aren't safe for teens — yet
Youth mental health and safety experts are most worried about these AI companion features.
By Rebecca Ruiz
AI companions unsafe for teens under 18, researchers say
Testing of popular AI companions revealed details bound to alarm parents.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Report: 1 in 7 teens exchange explicit images online for money or goods
How to talk to your teen about this very sensitive issue.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Instagram will restrict teens from going Live, as Teen Accounts expand to Facebook and Messenger
The platform is strengthening its youth safety experience.
Roblox launches new parental controls, including Friend blocking and game insights
The platform also updated its AI voice chat moderation dataset.
Former White House AI chief: Here's how to protect kids from harm
Bruce Reed joins Common Sense Media to help prevent another tech-fueled youth mental health crisis.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Character.AI launches parental supervision feature
The tool gives parents a peek into how their kids are using the chatbot platform.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Kids can now use Google Wallet for purchases
Young Android users will be able to tap-to-pay at stores.
By Rebecca Ruiz
TikTok launches new parental monitoring tools and app limits for teens
Parents now have more options to monitor their teens' TikTok habits.
Trump administration launches digital DEI reporting line
The new portal allows parents to report DEI efforts in their child's school.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Apple — and app developers — have a responsibility to shield adult content from kids
The tech giant is trying to shore up guardrails, but is it enough?
By Lennon Torres
Apple's child safety changes put more of the onus on app developers
A more tailored experience for Child Accounts is on its way.
Google Family Link gets a new look, more tools
If you've struggled to use Family Link, you'll probably like this update.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Meta-funded program teaches tweens about online exploitation
Parents and educators can use the curriculum for free.
By Rebecca Ruiz
American Psychological Association sounds alarm over certain AI chatbots
The APA asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Panasonic reveals AI family well-being coach at CES
Can Umi be a game-changer for stressed out parents?
By Rebecca Ruiz
YouTube's new parent code hopes to outsmart tech-savvy kids
Password required for any TV viewing, even when signed out of an account with parental controls.
Holiday tech gifts for kids: 5 things to know
Why you should pause before giving tech to a kid for the holidays.
By Rebecca Ruiz
STEM, gender, and the stereotypes that hold girls back
Ideas about gender and STEM start very young, but a study finds unexpected caveats.
By Rebecca Ruiz
