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How to prepare yourself and your child for the social media ban on December 10

From December 10, certain social media platforms will have to take steps to prevent Australians under the age of 16 from having an account. For a number of social media platforms, account holders will ... Read More

What to Know About Australia’s Social Media Ban

The country is barring children under 16 from social media, with a sweeping federal law that is one of the first attempts at a nationwide regulation. Read More

Role models and collaborators: how to help your child through the social media ban

The social media ban for children under 16 kicks in very soon. How well your child adjusts depends in part on how you handle it. Read More

How to Talk to Kids About Seeing Gun Violence on Social Media in the Wake of the Charlie Kirk and School Shootings (Exclusive)

A gunman shot Charlie Kirk at a college campus on Wednesday, Sept. 10, the same day that another gunman opened fire at a school in Colorado Nordin Catic/Getty for The Cambridge Union; Getty Earlier ... Read More

Parents urged to monitor kids’ social media use for safety

Technology can provide children with new opportunities to learn and connect. But that same technology, especially social media, has the potential to harm and put kids at risk. Read More

What happens when you kick millions of teens off social media? Australia’s about to find out

In the next two weeks, social media platforms will start deactivating accounts for children under 16 in Australia under new laws designed to reduce harm online. Other countries are watching, but some ... Read More

Moorhead schools urge parents to talk with kids about social media after threatening message

MOORHEAD — Moorhead Area Public Schools is urging parents to talk with their children about responsible use of social media platforms and texting after the district had to notify families about a ... Read More

5 Ways to Talk to Your Military Kids About Current Events

Military kids hear more than we realize — from school, peers and the world around them. Here are some gentle, practical tips for starting honest conversations about current events and helping kids ... Read More

Florida law banning kids from social media takes effect after court rules in favor

The challengers lost in court, so Florida’s law banning young teens from having their own social media accounts can now go into effect. Read More

Oprah Winfrey praises Australia's social media ban for children

American talk show host Oprah Winfrey has praised Australia's decision to ban social media for under-16s from next week, saying the move would help young people socialise more. Read More

How to talk to your child about peer pressure

Navigating peer pressure is crucial for children facing modern challenges like social media and academic competition. This article offers a heart-cent ... Read More