Netflix’s ‘Bad Influence’ and Hulu’s ‘Devil in the Family’ examine what it’s really like behind the scenes for famous kid influencers.
As summer approaches, parents should be aware of the potential hazards of “carrotmaxxing,” studding flip-flops with thumb tacks and wearing soccer cleats off the field.
Teens are taking “nonchalance” to new extremes. Will TikTok’s new meditation feature make a difference in screentime? Water gun-based game “senior assassin” might be more dangerous than you think.
New studies explore why teens are self-diagnosing mental health conditions through TikTok—and why that can be dangerous.
Kids are short-circuiting Chromebooks for internet fame. What is the obsession with the “Jesus Glow”? And why is Common Sense Media recommending age restrictions on AI companions?
What does “six seven” mean? You might regret jumping on the AI-generated action-figure trend. Which skincare trends should teens be avoiding?
Influencers Increasing Shark Attacks What? Scientists have noted an increase in shark attacks recently. And social media influencers are a likely cause. These “fin-fluencers,” as
Teens are trashing theaters during screenings of ‘A Minecraft Movie.’ Grok’s new AI personalities pose dangers to teens. Parents should beware “divine feminine energy.”
Is Zepeto a safe app? How does the “half-swipe” affect teenage Snapchat users? Will ads make BeReal like every other social media platform?
Whether or not TikTok is banned, parents should remain vigilant. Why are parents talking about Chappell Roan on social media? What new parental control features have been added to Roblox?
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