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This baby shower season, Target is tacking $30 gift cards onto $100 diaper and wipes purchases
Whether you're a parent or entering a diaper raffle, a $30 gift card is huge.
By Leah Stodart
Instagram will restrict teens from going Live, as Teen Accounts expand to Facebook and Messenger
The platform is strengthening its youth safety experience.
Roblox launches new parental controls, including Friend blocking and game insights
The platform also updated its AI voice chat moderation dataset.
Former White House AI chief: Here's how to protect kids from harm
Bruce Reed joins Common Sense Media to help prevent another tech-fueled youth mental health crisis.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Character.AI launches parental supervision feature
The tool gives parents a peek into how their kids are using the chatbot platform.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Kids can now use Google Wallet for purchases
Young Android users will be able to tap-to-pay at stores.
By Rebecca Ruiz
TikTok launches new parental monitoring tools and app limits for teens
Parents now have more options to monitor their teens' TikTok habits.
Trump administration launches digital DEI reporting line
The new portal allows parents to report DEI efforts in their child's school.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Apple — and app developers — have a responsibility to shield adult content from kids
The tech giant is trying to shore up guardrails, but is it enough?
By Lennon Torres
Apple's child safety changes put more of the onus on app developers
A more tailored experience for Child Accounts is on its way.
Google Family Link gets a new look, more tools
If you've struggled to use Family Link, you'll probably like this update.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Meta-funded program teaches tweens about online exploitation
Parents and educators can use the curriculum for free.
By Rebecca Ruiz
5 best dating apps for single parents, and 1 to avoid
Dating as a single parent is hard. These dating apps make it a little easier.
By Anna Iovine and Bethany Allard
American Psychological Association sounds alarm over certain AI chatbots
The APA asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate.
By Rebecca Ruiz
CES 2025: Evenflo's SensorySoothe smart car seat is a calming backseat baby rave
Babies have never seen anything like this. They're babies, so that's probably true.
Panasonic reveals AI family well-being coach at CES
Can Umi be a game-changer for stressed out parents?
By Rebecca Ruiz
The Skylight Calendar will keep me sane (and organized) this year
If you have a hard time keeping track of tasks, events, and chores, the Skylight Calendar will keep you on track.
By Jae Thomas
YouTube's new parent code hopes to outsmart tech-savvy kids
Password required for any TV viewing, even when signed out of an account with parental controls.
Holiday tech gifts for kids: 5 things to know
Why you should pause before giving tech to a kid for the holidays.
By Rebecca Ruiz
STEM, gender, and the stereotypes that hold girls back
Ideas about gender and STEM start very young, but a study finds unexpected caveats.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Yoto Player review: This screen-free speaker keeps kids entertained and engaged
It's been a game changer for my nephew and his parents.
By Amanda Yeo
Roblox launches numerous new safety features
The changes are aimed at protecting the platform's youngest users.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Snapchat adds location alerts for parents monitoring teen accounts
The platform takes on apps like Find My and Life360.
AI apps can automate your home life, and it's more cool than scary
These services help families level up when it comes to scheduling and planning.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Australia to ban social media for kids under 16
A huge move, but how will it actually work?
