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Shop all the best back-to-school deals for college students
Upgrade your tech, deck out your dorm, and stock up on essentials before the new semester.
TikTok adds parental blocking and well-being 'missions' to its safety features
Parents can get notified of uploads and see their teens' content and privacy settings.
The best back-to-school deals we found (so far) at Amazon, Target, and more
We found the best spots to buy school supplies, lunch packing stuff, and more on sale.
By Leah Stodart
Roblox introduces age verification for teens
Users won't be able to enjoy the new Trusted Connections feature without verifying their age.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Teens regularly chat with AI companions, survey finds
Adolescents are eager to talk to AI companions for these reasons.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Amazon Prime Day parenting deals: As a mom of two (and a shopping editor), these are my favorite deals
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Best Father's Day gifts: Surprise Dad with something memorable
We promise there are better options than a mug that says "Dad."
By Leah Stodart and Nicole Cammorata
Thinking about a kid-friendly smartphone? Here are your options.
Want your kid to be able to contact you, but not a TikTok algorithm? We got you covered.
Parents: Check out these new parental controls for Nintendo Switch 2
Oversee friends, GameChat history, and video sharing.
Former Meta executive turned app founder Shauna Sweeney on the power of moms
"Working moms are not just multitasking, we’re multi-living."
Instagram Teen Accounts still exposed to sexual content, investigation finds
The app's tighter controls are apparently not blocking explicit posts.
Finding a gift that kids actually like is tricky. This guide will make it easier.
Toy trends change every year, but we're keeping up.
TikTok will interrupt teen feeds with meditation after 10pm
Scrolling past bedtime?
Influencer mom on finding her voice: At home, online, and at work
"Motherhood gave me the push I needed."
Feather & Bone founder Shubhangini Prakash on the efficiency of motherhood
"Raising kids is a full-time job."
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Why experts say AI companions aren't safe for teens — yet
Youth mental health and safety experts are most worried about these AI companion features.
By Rebecca Ruiz
AI companions unsafe for teens under 18, researchers say
Testing of popular AI companions revealed details bound to alarm parents.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Pinterest wants teens to log off during school hours
"Focus is a beautiful thing," the app tells young users.
Report: 1 in 7 teens exchange explicit images online for money or goods
How to talk to your teen about this very sensitive issue.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Uneasy about your kid's iPhone obsession? These 3 parental control apps can help.
Two of them are completely free.
By Leah Stodart and Bethany Allard
The 4 parental control apps that top our list
Set device limits without confiscating your kid's phone.
By Leah Stodart
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
