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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

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

It’s time to do as the Australians do and ban your kids from social media

Your children don’t need a formal ban on social media for kids under age 16 for you to remove access to their feeds. We know it makes them less healthy and happy. Read More

Cell phone use affects parent-child interactions, even when adults aren’t online

EDITOR’S NOTE: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can ... Read More

Kids are watching deadly violence on social media. What parents can do

Graphic videos of the violent attacks on political activist Charlie Kirk and Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska are spreading online — and many tweens and teens have either searched for them or watched ... 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

How to talk to your kids about Bondi shooting, according to a psychologist

At least 15 innocent people have died and more than 40 have been hospitalised following a mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday. Read More

Is YouTube bad for your kids? Why Australia's social media ban isn't the answer, and active parenting is the only true solution for raising digital-age children

With YouTube now part of Australia's social media ban for kids, Google says that will only make things worse. Who is right? Read More

Why Some Countries May Copy Australia’s Ban on Children’s Use of Social Media

Governments are studying the decision to prohibit youths from using platforms like Facebook and TikTok as worries grow about the potential harm they cause. Read More

Australia is first nation to ban social media for kids. Is the US next?

Australia is the first country to ban social media for kids under 16. Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wrote about the move in an opinion essay posted Dec. 7, saying the ban "will ... Read More

Social media is a key part of Isabella’s day. This is what worries her most

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