How to guide kids on social media without becoming the ‘strict parent’

Navigating social media with children presents a modern challenge. Experts advocate for open conversations and teaching ...
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There’s going to be even more harmful content on social media as Meta drops fact-checkers. What to tell your kids

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 ...
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Raising Kids in the Social Media Era: The New Rules of Parenting

In today’s world, parenting has powerful challenges: A big concern is navigating the digital landscape while raising kids. Social media, once a platform for connection and fun, has transformed into a ...

Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s about to come into effect

New legislation will prevent millions of children from having accounts on platforms such as Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram.
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6 ways to teach good online and social media habits

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – It’s Parenting Connection Tuesday, and 6 News is here for you with tips, strategies, and helpful reminders from child development experts on how we can be better parents and ...
Forbes

How Social Media Platforms Can Protect Kids: Tech Experts’ Insights

As many parents know from experience, today’s kids spend a lot of time online. While concerns about screen time are often focused on teens—unsurprisingly, as nearly half of teen participants in a 2024 ...
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NC schools would have to teach social media risks under bill advancing in legislature

North Carolina schools would be required to teach students about social media risks under a bill advancing in the state legislature. Lawmakers are also trying to use the measure to enact cellphone ...