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

Eva Mendes used Mother’s Day 2026 to spotlight child online safety. Here’s what stalled US legislation and a struggling UK law reveal about the limits of protecting kids online.

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

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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

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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

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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

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

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: October 23, 2024

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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

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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

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

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: September 4, 2024

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Reality Family, Real Kids: Duggars Raise Questions About Childhood Publicity

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: July 22, 2024

Screenless Time: Prying Your Kids Off Social Media This Summer

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: June 17, 2024