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Do Social Media Mental Health Warnings Actually Help Teens Cut Screen Time?

Parents may soon see a new feature on their teenagers’ social media feeds: pop-up health warnings designed to remind young users about potential risks associated … Read more

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: September 7, 2026

What Short Videos on Social Media May Be Doing to Developing Brains

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: September 4, 2026

Numerous Polls Show Parents Support Social Media Bans and Restrictions Across Nations

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: September 3, 2026

$942 Million Fines Against Meta Raise a Bigger Question: What Is Social Media Doing to Kids?

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: August 10, 2026

Teenager Reading messages in bed on device

New York Becomes Latest To Adopt Social Media Ban For Kids With SAFE For Kids Act

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: July 30, 2026

American actor Jeremy Allen White arrives at the 2025 AFI (American Film Institute) Fest Presented By Canva - Opening Night Gala Premiere Of 20th Century Studios' 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX

Jeremy Allen White Praises U.K.’s Social Media Ban For Children Under 16

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: July 6, 2026

Carson Daly Downloaded Snapchat Just To Talk To His Teenager, And It’s Working

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: May 20, 2026

Eva Mendes, Stalled Legislation, And The Limits Of Age Verification: Why Keeping Kids Safe Online Is Still So Hard

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: May 12, 2026

Catelynn Lowell at the MTV Video Music Awards 2017

Catelynn Lowell Calls Out Adults Who Body-Shamed Daughter Carly’s Prom Photos

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: May 8, 2026

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Viral TikTok Squishy Toy Challenge Sends 10 Year Old To Hospital With Serious Burns – What Parents Need To Know

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: May 4, 2026

young people silhouette using social media

What One Viral Video Taught Isaac Rochell And His influencer Wife Allison Kuch About ‘Sharenting’

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: April 30, 2026

Influencer’s ‘Controversial’ Decision To Not Allow Her Kids Phones, Despite Them Having Social Media, Sparks Screen-Time Debate

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: April 24, 2026

Group of friends using looking at their smartphones Multiracial teenagers browsing the internet with mobile phone on campus

Are Teen Social Media Bans Just Wishful Thinking?

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: January 28, 2026

Instagram Teen Safety Program is not working

One Year In, Study Says Meta’s Teen Safeguards Don’t Make Instagram Safer

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: October 9, 2025

Kindergarten children learning how to use computers.

This Online Game Can Teach Your Child Media Literacy

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: July 12, 2025

Mother and daughter enjoy breakfast, capturing a perfect moment while sharing smiles and pancakes.

Parents Are ‘Getting Real’ On Social Media, Starting To Ditch ‘Idyllic’ Posts

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: March 10, 2025

Social Media Age Requirements? Study Reveals How Many Children Ignore Rules

Written by: James Kosur

Published on: January 17, 2025

Child influencer making content for internet.

Under The Influencer: How Much Should You Share Online About Your Kids?

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: October 23, 2024

Teens using social media, looking at cell phones

TikTok Lawsuit Says The Platform Is “Preying On Children”

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: October 8, 2024

Mom Guilt: Don’t Let The Internet Give It To You

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: September 25, 2024

Teens take selfie together with shopping bags

Instagram Introduces Teen Accounts, But Safety VP Has Bigger Ideas

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: September 18, 2024

Shaming Or Truth-Speaking? ‘Supernanny’ Drops Advice That Has Parents Divided

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: September 8, 2024

Teens Addicted To Social Media? Doctor Offers Advice On Opening The Conversation

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: September 4, 2024