Four actions to reduce social media risks for your child
I am well aware of the potential benefits and harms of social media. But I am also a parent of two teenagers. I talk about ...
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Social media isn’t the only cause of mental health woes among Texas youth, advocates say
Social media’s danger on youth mental health has captured the attention of Texas lawmakers, at times, eclipsing focus on ...
‘I’m just really concerned’: Mass. moves to ban cellphones in schools amid social media harm to kids
A group of Massachusetts state lawmakers and Attorney General Andrea Campbell have filed bills that would place restrictions ...
Cruz takes up kids’ online safety
Last year, Cruz also backed the Kids Online Safety Act, which would have required social media firms to remove features that ...
Ban under-16s from social media, says majority of public
There is support for banning under-16s from social media across the political spectrum, including by 79 per cent of ...
'Social media can be as harmful as cigarettes or alcohol - it's crazy we allow kids access'
Some 74% of people think under 16s should be restricted from making a social media account on TikTok while 71% believe the ...
Australia’s social media ban shows how extreme the technology debate has become – there’s a better way
The recent decision by the Australian government to introduce a ban on social media for under-16s has been received with both ...
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Your Health: How social media use affects kids’ mental health
According to a recent study by the American Psychological Association, teens spend an average of 4.8 hours per day on social ...
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Social media experts are skeptical about the power of new state laws
Ritika Shroff had the typical Gen Z experience with social media. At 13, she signed up for Instagram, then Snapchat. Later, ...
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Editorial: TikTok lives on. So does its harmful effect on kids
TikTok went dark in the United States for a little while, but is now back online here thanks to a stay of execution from President Donald Trump. The newly inaugurated ...
How your social media consumption can influence your eating habits, according to experts
Eating disorders and social media use are two big concerns when it comes to teens. Here is what the research and experts say ...
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TikTok lives on; So does its harmful effect on kids
TikTok and other social media platforms must step up and take responsibility for the impact that their products and services have on teens and children, and must enable independent assessments of ...