US wants laws to force App Store age checks, despite Apple's existing protections

The United States wants big tech companies like Apple to protect children online by adding age verification safeguards to the ...

Countdown to the under-16s social ban is on, so what apps are about to be restricted?

Which platforms are set to be restricted, which are set to remain accessible for under-16s, and could we see more bans?

When Parenting Feels Overwhelming, This New AI App Might Just Be the Sidekick You Didn’t Know You Needed

KidSense is the new AI-powered parenting app designed to help with tantrums, routines, ADHD challenges, and the everyday chaos of raising kids. We break down what it does, how it works, and the ...

Children who have smartphones by age 12 are at increased risk of health problems, new study finds

Children and adolescents who own smartphones by age 12 have higher risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity, according to ...
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With Love: An Animated Pen-Pal Platform Designed To Add Value To Kids’ Screen Time (EXCLUSIVE VIDEO)

Featuring narrative development by Pixar's Dan Scanlon. the app matches kids to animated pen-pals, helping them build empathy ...

Is your kid old enough for a smartphone? Age should kids get phones?

A Pew Research study found that more than half of parents surveyed with kids ages 11-12 said their children have smartphones ...

The little-known apps kids are switching to ahead of ban

Australian teenagers are already switching to new platforms ahead of the government's landmark under-16 social media ban.

These platforms are currently exempt from the under-16s social media ban. But that could all change

For example, online games that are currently exempt but allow social interaction through features like direct messaging and ...