Family & Parenting
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Roblox launches numerous new safety featuresThe changes are aimed at protecting the platform's youngest users.
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Snapchat adds location alerts for parents monitoring teen accountsThe platform takes on apps like Find My and Life360.
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15 rad gifts for every gamer on your list — even youNVIDIA GeForce is your shoo-in for a gift that’ll rock anyone’s gameplay.
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Australia to ban social media for kids under 16A huge move, but how will it actually work?
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Snapchat allowed sextortion, grooming to proliferate, lawsuit claimsThe social media site is facing claims it knowingly put children at risk.
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Google launches new gaming world for kids on RobloxGoogle's Be Internet Awesome program introduces its "Internauts" to the world of Roblox.
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YouTube extends limits to body weight and fitness videos for teens in Europe and UKRecommended videos have been limited for U.S. teens since 2023.
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Meta Horizon Worlds is letting preteens back into the world of virtual hangoutsParent approval needed.
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The best cordless lawn mowers for your gardenKeep your lawn looking neat and tidy with this selection of cordless lawn mowers from top brands like Flymo and Einhell.
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Google's 'school time' setting for kids coming to Android devicesThe setting lets parents control when their child's device has limited functionality.
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Students must swap their smartphones for Nokias at an elite UK schoolClass, this is called multi-tap typing...
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Instagram teens are regularly recommended sexual and explicit videos, new report findsThe Reels algorithm may be stronger than the platform can handle.
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Google Password Manager now lets you share your passwords with familyIf you manage your passwords in Chrome or on Android with Password Manager, you can now share them with your loved ones.
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How to block websites on your iPhonePick and choose.
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New reports link Meta and 'momfluencers' in perpetuating child exploitation onlineParent-run accounts are increasingly aware of child predators following their children, but continue to monetize.
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Apple TV+’s new 'Peanuts' film rights the record, just in time for Black History Month"A kid can really learn a lot hanging around with you, Franklin."
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One week before its big Senate hearing, Meta announces even more teen safety controlsThe latest why-wasn't-this-already-a-thing feature from Meta arrives with curious timing.
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Parents are suing Roblox for exposing children to inappropriate content. What you need to know.The group accuses Roblox of "falsely advertising" its platform to kids.
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Prime Day deals for parents (and their kids) include baby monitors, air purifiers, and Fire tabletsSave on the stuff that'll make life easier as a parent.
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'Sesame Street' videos get an accessibility expansion with new descriptive audio and ASL featuresAn upgrade for both English and Spanish content.
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A parent's guide to 'Barbie': What to know before watching it with the kidsAre your kids ready for 'Barbie?'
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This kid-friendly electric scooter is $175It's made for kiddos between 2 and 9.
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For $50, kids can draw in 3DGive your tiny artist a gift they'll remember forever.
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This Omagles builder set is on sale for $300Let their imagination run wild.
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Google Search now automatically blurs explicit imagesAn expansion of Google's Family SafeSearch, the setting is the new default for all users.
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Kids can learn STEM skills while having fun with this $34 magnetic building block setUpgrade your toys.
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Every Amazon device for kids is down to its lowest price ever for Prime DayWe've rounded up the best Prime Day deals for kids.
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Get a Kindle Paperwhite (refurbished) for its lowest price ever, plus more of the best Kindle deals this weekHitting your reading goals has never been easier.
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TikTok updates Family Pairing with new content filtering optionsTikTok's global Youth Council is coming soon...
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All the best deals for parents ahead of Prime DayFrom a smartwatch for kids to an Instant Pot deal, we've got you covered ahead of Prime Day 2023.
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Parents can now see more of what their kids are up to on Messenger and InstagramMeta is rolling out a bunch of new parental supervision tools to increase safety for teens online.
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Score an Amazon Fire 7 Kids tablet plus headphones for 46% off ahead of Prime DayThe kiddos will be over the moon with this one.
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5 Ways Parents Can Talk to Kids About LGBTQ+ IdentitiesSimple steps to starting a conversation with kids about LGBTQ+ issues.
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This Mother’s Day, Send Your Mom a Good GIFFor the cat mom, the SNL mom, the Peloton mom, and more.
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What to Do When Social Media Insists You Should Be a ‘Gentle’ ParentHow to navigate overwhelming parenting style advice online and choose a helpful approach for your family.
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LEGO Dives Into Kids’ Complex Emotions and Identities With New Friends Toys, Digital ContentThe new characters live with ADHD, anxiety, Down syndrome, vitiligo, and other relatable personal experiences.
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CES 2023: The Device That Tells You Why Your Baby Is CryingA solution to every parent's problem?
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5 social-emotional skills for parentsSEL skills aren't just for kids. Parents need them, too.
