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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
Pinterest wants teens to log off during school hours
"Focus is a beautiful thing," the app tells young users.
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
Uneasy about your kid's iPhone obsession? These 3 parental control apps can help.
Two of them are completely free.
By Leah Stodart and Bethany Allard
The 4 parental control apps that top our list
Set device limits without confiscating your kid's phone.
By Leah Stodart
This baby shower season, Target is tacking $30 gift cards onto $100 diaper and wipes purchases
Whether you're a parent or entering a diaper raffle, a $30 gift card is huge.
By Leah Stodart
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
5 best dating apps for single parents, and 1 to avoid
Dating as a single parent is hard. These dating apps make it a little easier.
By Anna Iovine and Bethany Allard
American Psychological Association sounds alarm over certain AI chatbots
The APA asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate.
By Rebecca Ruiz
CES 2025: Evenflo's SensorySoothe smart car seat is a calming backseat baby rave
Babies have never seen anything like this. They're babies, so that's probably true.
Panasonic reveals AI family well-being coach at CES
Can Umi be a game-changer for stressed out parents?
By Rebecca Ruiz
The Skylight Calendar will keep me sane (and organized) this year
If you have a hard time keeping track of tasks, events, and chores, the Skylight Calendar will keep you on track.
By Jae Thomas
