AI chatbots and companions are becoming more and more common across social media and the internet, as apps like Character.AI…
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is warning parents about the risk of hearing loss from noise exposure in childhood.…
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Many states and school districts around the country have implemented — or are considering — cell phone bans for students…
Want to keep your kids safe online as they head back to school? Back to school for many families means…
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Kids and teens do a lot of their socializing online, so it should come as no surprise that many of…
Does your kiddo have any bad habits like nail biting, thumb sucking, nose picking, hair twirling, constant social media scrolling,…
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Can AI help you parent better? Artificial intelligence could never replace the love, care, and attention that we provide our…
If you’ve decided to get your child a smartphone or other internet-connected device that they’ll use independently, be sure they’re…
Do your kids know about digital privacy, and what happens to their data online? Are they aware of why cyberbullying…
For many families, YouTube is a go-to platform for distraction and entertainment. And while kids’ YouTube videos can be a…
Video by Lynn Ma This story was originally published by NYCity News Service. BROOKLYN — Logan Lane was 11 when she…
Roblox is considered the most popular video game for 5- to 12-year-olds. That’s not surprising: There are no-cost options for…
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Officials in Columbus City Schools were looking…
The holidays can be a wonderful time of family fun and togetherness—but it can also be a time of enormous…
Loyal customers will tell you that there’s nothing you can’t find at Costco, BJ’s Wholesale Club, or Sam’s Club. From…
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, cyber attacks have increased significantly as many people have been spending more time…
Kids have had a rough couple of years. As more and more of them start to return to normalcy as…
As a parent, it can be easy to focus on the dangers of social media, but there are also some…
With each new wave of popular technology, kids are inevitably ahead of the curve as far as learning and adapting…
Kids have easy access to certain online platforms and apps that are considered red flags for dangerous activity—either because predators…
With so many students attending school virtually these days, some parents and teachers are expressing concern about whether it’s appropriate…
43% of Parents Say the Excessive Use of Screens or Devices Has Caused Family Conflict 39% of Parents Link Excessive…
Now that many of us are confined to our homes, kids are going bonkers and parents are struggling to get…
Connection in the Time of CoronavirusFaced with weeks of isolation at homes while we attempt to #FlattentheCurve, parents are beginning…
As we all figure out how to transition to virtual school and virtual playdates, here’s a quick-start guide to setting…
As parents, we’re all navigating this new world of virtual school and playdates that take places over video chats. We…
According to a new study, 48 percent of parents wish their partner spent less time on their phone and more…
New parents often can’t wait until their babies arrive, daydreaming about the idyllic hours they’ll spend holding them and feeding…
It’s never too early to help kids think creatively about STEM subjects — science, technology, engineering, and math. Here are…