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#drowning
fromCbsnews
1 week ago
Public health

Unaccompanied 5-year-old drowns in pool in Wayne, N.J., authorities say

fromCbsnews
1 week ago
Public health

Unaccompanied 5-year-old drowns in pool in Wayne, N.J., authorities say

New York City
fromShore News Network
2 days ago

Two arrested for operating illegal daycare in Rockland with depolorable conditions

An unlicensed daycare in Rockland County was shut down due to unsafe conditions and concerns for child welfare.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Toronto hairdresser charged for sexual assaulting boy during haircuts: police | CBC News

Toronto hairdresser charged with sexual assault after allegedly assaulting a boy during haircuts.
#parenting
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago
Parenting

My Daughter-in-Law's Ideas About Babysitting are, Frankly, Reckless. I Fear What Could Happen Any Day Now.

Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

I Have a Controversial Plan for My Kid. It Involves a Leash.

Child harnesses can be essential safety tools for kids, especially for those with impulsive behavior.
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

Here Are 23 "Controversial" Kids' Safety Tips That Parents Swear By

Parents share creative safety hacks to protect children in today's technology-driven world.
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago
Parenting

My Daughter-in-Law's Ideas About Babysitting are, Frankly, Reckless. I Fear What Could Happen Any Day Now.

Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Pura Scents recalls more than 850,000 diffuser covers over ingestion hazard to children

Pura Scents is recalling diffuser covers due to a risk of detachable magnets potentially being ingested by children.
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Apple broadens App Store's age rating system | TechCrunch

Apple has introduced a revised age rating system for apps, featuring new categories and requiring developers to disclose sensitive content.
fromTODAY.com
4 days ago

9-Year-Old Dies at Hersheypark's Water Park

In a statement released on July 24, John Lawn, CEO of Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company, said the park's lifeguard team recognized that a child was in distress and performed an immediate rescue.
California
fromMail Online
4 days ago

Holidaymakers warned against wearing two swimsuit colours this summer

Swimsuit color choice for children significantly impacts their visibility in water, potentially saving lives.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Eight-year-old girl seriously injured in holiday party horror

An eight-year-old girl was severely injured by a falling shard of glass at a swimming pool party in Turkey.
Miscellaneous
fromCbsnews
4 days ago

Child dead after car hits 3 kids, mother in Oakland, N.J.

A 4-year-old child was struck and killed by an SUV while crossing an intersection in New Jersey, impacting the family and community deeply.
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

India: Collapsed roof in Rajasthan school kills children DW 07/25/2025

The tragic collapse of the roof at Piplodi Government School in Rajasthan resulted in the deaths of at least four children, with dozens feared trapped.
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

NYC teacher allegedly caught raping 13-year-old student after victim's sister walked in on them getting dressed: DA

A Bronx teacher was indicted for repeatedly raping his 13-year-old student in her home, prompting an investigation by authorities.
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

The Etan Patz case changed how America responds to missing kids

On May 25, 1979, 6-year-old Etan Patz left his family SoHo apartment to walk to his school bus stop, but he was never seen again.
US politics
fromSan Jose Inside
5 days ago

San Jose Dealer Charged with Opioid Overdose Death of Second Child

"The senseless deaths of these two little girls broke our hearts yet hardened our determination to hold responsible the people whose recklessness killed them," District Attorney Jeff Rosen said.
California
#crown-heights
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Instagram adds new protections for accounts that primarily feature children | TechCrunch

"While these accounts are overwhelmingly used in benign ways, unfortunately, there are people who may try to abuse them, leaving sexualized comments under their posts or asking for sexual images in DMs, in clear violation of our rules."
Privacy technologies
Miscellaneous
fromMail Online
6 days ago

Britain's most dangerous plant leaves toddler with PLUM-sized blister

A toddler suffered severe burns from exposure to giant hogweed, leading to a painful blister and hospital treatment for second-degree burns.
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Family of 5-year-old fatally struck by school bus in Hyde Park sues bus company

Joseph was a student at the UP Academy Dorchester. He was hit by the bus on his way home from school on Washington Street in April.
Boston
#crime
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Hero' father pulls four-year-old child out of mountain lion's jaws in Washington state

A four-year-old child was bitten by a mountain lion while hiking, and the father rescued the child from the animal's jaws.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

The boy who bled to death as an Israeli soldier celebrated his shot'

"The youth of Sebastia have learned to hide in their homes whenever Israeli soldiers approach the town. They try to get back before invading soldiers reach their street, knowing all too well the potentially grave consequences if they don't."
US politics
#swimming-pools
#staten-island
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

Car Stolen with Toddler Inside: See the Wild Chase that Ended with a 'Miracle'

A Michigan teen stole a vehicle with a sleeping toddler inside, leading to a high-speed chase that ended without injury.
The child was unharmed, and the suspect was arrested after crashing into parked cars.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Two 14-year-olds sue Bay Area tech companies over sexual assaults

Roblox and Discord face lawsuits for allegedly enabling child predators to exploit their platforms to harm minors.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Off-duty firefighter praised for quick thinking that saved children in bus crash

An off-duty firefighter traveling behind a Somerset school coach when it flipped helped to save lives, starting to free trapped children immediately after the crash.
UK news
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Ask your kids' camps these key questions about heat and flood safety, experts say

Safety regulations at summer camps are inadequate, and parents should ask detailed questions about risk management and health precautions.
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

The Heartbreaking Reason One Mom Keeps a Yellow Block Under Her China Cabinet

Beneath a china cabinet in Meshea Ingram's Georgia home rests a single yellow alphabet block, a simple but symbolic reminder of her late son, Briggs. "He was my sunshine," Ingram recalls, the vivid memories of his bright blonde hair and affectionate hugs lingering in her heart. The block remains untouched, a poignant testament to her love and loss, encapsulating the sentiment that "some things stay right where they are, not because we forgot to move them, but because our hearts never will."
Public health
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

French court tries couple accused of plan to 'sacrifice' son

The couple's beliefs have drawn scrutiny, with their child expressing concerns about 'being cold, scared and removing the snake within us', raising alarms about parental fitness.
Social justice
Digital life
fromMail Online
1 week ago

'Dumb' iPhone with no internet, games or social media goes on sale

The Sage phone aims to reduce screen time by eliminating internet access and engaging apps.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

The kids are all right (just not at a brewery)

Some breweries are banning children or instituting adults-only hours due to safety concerns and issues with unsupervised kids.
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

4-Year-Old Shoots Mom in Washington. What Police Say Happened

A 4-year-old boy accidentally shot his mother with an unsecured firearm, leading to his father's arrest for reckless endangerment.
Public health
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

Toddler Nicotine Poisonings Have Skyrocketed 763% In 3 Years

Nicotine poisoning among children under six surged by 763% from 2020 to 2023, primarily due to nicotine vapes and pouches.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 week ago

Lambeth school pupils want action on SUVs which are three times deadlier for kids

Primary school children request higher parking charges for larger vehicles to protect young pedestrians from SUVs.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

X adds pornographic mode to AI assistant days before Irish media regulator's crackdown on age-verification for children

Elon Musk's platform X has launched an adult-themed AI assistant called 'Ani', accessible to children as young as 12.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Ofcom head says age checks are really big moment' for children's online safety

Melanie Dawes emphasized the importance of upcoming age verification checks, stating, "It is a really big moment, because finally, the laws are coming into force. What happens at the end of this month is that we see the wider protections for children come online."
UK politics
Mobile UX
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Fathers plan legal action to get smartphones banned in England's schools

Two fathers seek judicial review to ban smartphones in English schools, arguing current guidance is unsafe for children.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

My Mother-in-Law Swears Her Irresponsible Parenting Practice Is "Fine." Not With My Kids.

Car seat safety for children is being compromised by the mother-in-law's refusal to comply with child safety guidelines.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

South Bay man arrested on suspicion of making inappropriate gestures'

A 25-year-old man was arrested for making inappropriate gestures at two children in downtown Mountain View.
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

Psst - If You're Looking For Car Seats, The Graco Extend2Fit Is 35% Off For Prime Day

The Graco Extend2Fit Convertible Car Seat allows for easy switching between rear-facing and forward-facing positions, accommodating children up to 50 lbs rear-facing and 65 lbs forward-facing.
E-Commerce
fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago

Bodycam Video Captures Rescue of Children Locked In Hot Car Outside Atlanta Mall

Two young children were rescued from a hot car after being locked inside for nearly 40 minutes in an Atlanta mall parking lot.
US politics
fromemptywheel
2 weeks ago

Children Died to Own the Libs - emptywheel

The preventable deaths of children in Kerr County highlight failures in governance prioritizing ideology over life.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Hacking is assumed now': experts raise the alarm about added risk of surveillance cameras in childcare centres

CCTV cameras are proposed as a response to allegations of child abuse in Melbourne childcare centres.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago

Moms Share Their Most Unusual Tricks for Keeping Kids Safe

Creative safety tips for kids shared by parents on TikTok emphasize unique strategies beyond basic stranger danger advice.
#tragedy
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Autopsy concludes 16-month-old California girl suffocated at daycare after cot placed over portable crib

A 16-month-old girl died from asphyxiation at a Rancho San Diego daycare after getting trapped between a cot and crib.
#internet-governance
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Boy, 4, seriously' injured at Forest Hill nursery was misunderstanding'

A child was injured at Pitta Patta Nursery, leading to a six-week suspension by Ofsted for further investigation.
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

Rockland County day care accused of putting dozens of children at risk while operating without a license

Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann described the conditions inside the daycare as "horrendous," with thirty children in an unfinished basement that housed gas cans, which is unacceptable. Children as young as three months were reportedly attending this illegal facility.
Miscellaneous
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Hollis man arrested for alleged rape of 14-year-old boy, NYPD seeks additional victims | amNewYork

A 63-year-old man was arrested for raping a 14-year-old boy, facing multiple charges including sexual abuse.
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

Man lured 11-year-old into restroom at Miami-Dade park - and raped her: deputies

An 18-year-old man raped an 11-year-old girl in a park restroom after luring her inside.
#involuntary-manslaughter
Public health
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

On July 4, the Texts Began Early in Texas. One Relative Was "Unaccounted For." That Was Just the Beginning.

A Texas river tragedy resulted in numerous deaths, including children, and highlighted the anxiety parents face when sending kids to camp.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Teacher banned after failing to tell bosses she was in relationship with sex offender

The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing, covering issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and the financials of influential figures such as Elon Musk.
Education
UK news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Met Police offer who hid camera in child's bedroom and bathroom avoids prison

A former Met Police officer received a suspended sentence for voyeurism and creating indecent images of a child.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Girl, seven, fought like hell' and shielded others, parents tell Southport inquiry

A seven-year-old girl fought against an attacker, sustaining severe injuries while protecting other children during a violent incident at a dance class.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Baby dies after California mom leaves him in car to get lip filler on 101-degree day, police say

Maya Hernandez left her children in a car on a 101-degree day while she got lip filler, resulting in the death of her 1-year-old son.
Los Angeles
#sexual-misconduct
#kidnapping
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
New York City

Maniac caught on video snatching kid off NYC street didn't drop him on his head, lawyer says in baffling defense

fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
New York City

Maniac caught on video snatching kid off NYC street didn't drop him on his head, lawyer says in baffling defense

#coney-island
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Man accused of trying to snatch 6-year-old from Brooklyn street: NYPD | amNewYork

A 36-year-old man attempted to abduct a 6-year-old boy in Coney Island, but the child was unharmed and safely retrieved.
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Person of interest in custody after possible attempted kidnapping on Coney Island

A 6-year-old boy is safe after an incident on Coney Island, and police are investigating a possible attempted kidnapping.
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Person of interest in custody after possible attempted kidnapping on Coney Island

Brooklyn
fromThe Root
3 weeks ago

Kidnapper Grabs Young Black Boy Before This Brazen Act of Courage Happened- And it Was All Caught on Video | The Root

A six-year-old boy was nearly kidnapped at Coney Island, but his parents intervened, leading to the suspect's arrest.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Southport inquiry will examine one of most egregious crimes' in UK history

The inquiry will investigate how it was possible for Rudakubana to cause such devastation, analysing decisions behind his troubling behavior and identifying relevant failings.
UK news
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

A New Era of Internet Regulation Is About to Begin

The Supreme Court's decision ends the era of minimal internet regulation, confirming new child-safety measures affecting online platforms.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 weeks ago

Homeless Man Charged in Attempted Kidnapping of 6-Year-Old Boy in Coney Island

A homeless man was arrested for attempted kidnapping of a 6-year-old boy in Coney Island.
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago

Robbie's Law would require AEDs at all Nassau County fields and courts. Here's why it has become political.

Nassau County lawmakers propose 'Robbie's Law' to require AEDs at all fields and courts in memory of 9-year-old Robbie Levine.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Parents of two girls killed in Wimbledon school crash still waiting for answers'

Grieving parents of two girls killed in a school incident demand answers two years after the tragedy.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

8-year-old girl fatally struck by fireworks on July 4th

An 8-year-old girl was fatally struck by illegal fireworks in Buena Park on July 4th.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Texas Lt Gov Gets Emotional Updating Flooding Recovery Efforts, Deaths as Dozens of Children Still Missing: It's Unspeakable'

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick expressed profound grief over the tragic flooding in central Texas, emphasizing the heartbreak of losing children and the ongoing recovery efforts.
Public health
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Alameda dad left 1-year-old in bath as he cooked, scalding most of her body, police say

A father was charged with felony child abuse after leaving his 1-year-old daughter unattended in a bathtub, resulting in severe burns.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Police searching for missing 9-year-old boy from Milpitas

Milpitas police are searching for 9-year-old Harshail Kumar, last seen at 10 a.m. wearing a blue Minecraft shirt and black jeans.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Mom, holding infant, monitors 12-year-old she let move the car. Car hits her, she drops the baby

A boy's attempt to move a car led to the mother dropping her infant, resulting in head injuries.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Fiance of wounded North Andover officer feared she would kill their baby, records show

Kelsey Fitzsimmons' fiancée applied for a restraining order due to fears for his life and the life of their child.
Parenting
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Pinwheel introduces a smartwatch for kids that includes an AI chatbot | TechCrunch

The Pinwheel Watch offers a child-friendly solution for parents to connect with their children while ensuring safety online.
Public health
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Inner Richmond Parents Fed Up with SFMTA Watering Down Safety - Streetsblog San Francisco

A six-year-old boy suffered a severe injury in a bike accident due to inadequate street safety measures in a high-injury area.
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