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When Should Kids Get a Phone? The Full Picture for Parents

The research, the readiness questions, the alternatives, and what to put in place if the answer is yes.

Roblox Kids and Select accounts: what changes in June

Roblox is splitting under-16 accounts into two age groups from June 2026. What the new defaults mean and three things to check before it happens.

16 apps rated for child safety: the 2026 scorecard

X scores highest risk. Character.AI linked to teen harm. YouTube has the best parental controls. The Wired Parents Platform Safety Scorecard, explained.

AI is being built into your child’s toys — and not safely

Chatbot plushies and AI robot toys are on shelves now, marketed as educational. Congress wants to ban them.

England’s school smartphone ban is becoming law

England is making its school smartphone ban a legal requirement. What the law covers, which schools it applies to, and what it means for your family.

Teens are flagging Character.AI addiction themselves

A Drexel study found all six addiction markers in teenagers' own posts about Character.AI.

WhatsApp safety settings for kids: 7 things to change

WhatsApp's safety settings aren't designed for kids. Seven changes that take fifteen minutes and fix the biggest risks before your child starts using it.

The EU’s age verification app is live — what changes

The EU has launched a working, privacy-preserving age verification app. Here's what changes on your child's apps and why "it can't be done" no longer holds.

TikTok vs Instagram vs Snapchat: what Pew’s new study actually tells parents

37% of teen TikTok users say it hurts their sleep. Pew's 2026 study breaks down what each platform actually does in a teenager's life.

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Who should verify your child’s age — the app, or the phone?

A fight is unfolding in US courts and Congress over whether apps or app stores should verify your child's age.

The UK now has the power to restrict children’s social media

The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act is now law. The government can restrict under-16s' access to social media features without a new Act of Parliament.

Who should verify your child’s age — the app, or the phone?

A fight is unfolding in US courts and Congress over whether apps or app stores should verify your child's age.