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Why parents should know about Sammy’s Law

A 16-year-old was reached by a drug dealer through a social app his parents had no way to monitor. His story is behind Sammy's Law, a bipartisan bill that would let safety software flag risks like drug activity and exploitation on major platforms.

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What parents are reading this month

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Kids’ online safety is a global problem

New research shows kids in the US and UK are facing the same online risks, on the same handful of apps, more than most parents realize.

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My kid is using AI for everything

“My son has discovered AI, and it feels like I've lost him to it. He's a smart kid. I don't want to ban it, but how do I make sure he can still think for himself?“

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The online world before Roblox

A family computer, a dial-up tone, and a loading bar crawling across the screen. You know what it's like to get lost in an online world and that same pull is exactly what your kid feels now.

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What’s actually trending this fall?
(Spoiler: It might be what you wore)

What color theme is dominating school supplies and backpacks this fall?

Cool blues

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Meta’s new AI alerts flag teen self-harm chats (with caveats)

Meta AI will now alert parents if their teen's chats suggest suicide or self-harm. A step forward? Sure. Enough on its own? Experts aren't so sure.

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