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New York governor signs kids’ online safety laws
The Hill· 5 days agoNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed two laws Thursday that aim to mitigate the impact of social media on kids’ and teens’ mental health by regulating...
Tips and tools to help parents monitor screen time, encourage online safety
The Post and Courier· 5 days agoThe media tech company is also lobbying for federal legislation that creates nationwide standards...
Online child exploitation surges. Apps used to target kids and what parents should know
Indianapolis Star via Yahoo News· 7 days agoWhat parents can do Banet said parents should focus on having ongoing conversations about online safety. Rather than prohibiting certain apps and platforms ...
Consumer Reports' swimming safety tips for children
WMUR New Hampshire· 3 days agoConsumer Reports has tips on what people can do to make sure their families are prepared for the water and know how to follow basic safety precautions....
Keeping kids safe online is a challenge: Here's how to block porn on X
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 days agoSet app and game limits on Windows, Xbox and Android. You get activity summaries of what your kid does on their devices, too. There are a ton of third-party parental-control ...
A new plan to regulate social media
Politico· 15 hours agoIt specifically bans the use of content feeds that are machine-learning-designed for kids under age 18 unless their parents give consent. The backstory:...
How to keep swimming in the pool safe and fun for everyone
Courier-Post· 5 days agoResidents looking to dive into summer fun need to also take poolsafety into consideration. Drowning...
Pediatrician shares water safety mistakes to avoid amid rise in drownings
ABC7 News· 7 days agoDrowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4 in the United States, according to...
Navigating Online
The Post-Journal· 2 days agoParents — and even some teens themselves — are growing increasingly concerned about the effects of social media use on young people. At what age should...
Beat the heat: Essential summer safety tips for pet owners
The Cleveland Plain Dealer· 14 hours agoWhile summer fun delights humans with a variety of outdoor activities -- including cookouts, pool...