#child-safety

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US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 hours ago

Warning issued as fake versions of popular Labubu dolls pose deadly threat to children

Counterfeit Labubu dolls pose serious choking hazards to children and should be avoided.
#roblox
fromsfist.com
1 day ago
Online learning

Chris Hansen of To Catch a Predator' Fame to Expose Roblox in New TruBlu Documentary

fromThe Verge
3 days ago
Digital life

Louisiana sues Roblox for creating an environment where 'child predators thrive'

fromsfist.com
1 day ago
Online learning

Chris Hansen of To Catch a Predator' Fame to Expose Roblox in New TruBlu Documentary

fromThe Verge
3 days ago
Digital life

Louisiana sues Roblox for creating an environment where 'child predators thrive'

#meta
fromsfist.com
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

Meta's Policy Allowing Bots to Engage in Romantic or Sensual' Talk With Kids Prompts Senate Investigation

fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago
Privacy professionals

Meta allowed AI bots on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp to have 'sensual' and 'romantic' chats with kids

fromTechCrunch
3 days ago
US politics

Sen. Hawley to probe Meta after report finds its AI chatbots flirt with kids | TechCrunch

fromsfist.com
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

Meta's Policy Allowing Bots to Engage in Romantic or Sensual' Talk With Kids Prompts Senate Investigation

fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago
Privacy professionals

Meta allowed AI bots on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp to have 'sensual' and 'romantic' chats with kids

fromTechCrunch
3 days ago
US politics

Sen. Hawley to probe Meta after report finds its AI chatbots flirt with kids | TechCrunch

fromMission Local
16 hours ago

This Tenderloin street closed to cars and opened to kids. It could be a model for S.F.

The closure of Elm Street to cars allows Tenderloin Community Elementary students to play and engage in creative activities, transforming it into a safe and welcoming space.
Education
#burlingame
Public health
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Jogger recalls horrifying moment when woman was 'violently pushed' while walking with baby in pram

A heroic Ironman contestant intervened to help a woman and her child during an assault in Sallynoggin.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Girl, 11, dies in tragic water incident at Cornwall beauty spot

An 11-year-old girl died after being recovered from the River Lynher in Wacker Quay, marking a tragic weekend of water incidents.
#ai
fromInfoQ
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Roblox Open-sources AI System to Detect Conversations Potentially Harmful to Kids

Roblox Sentinel detects early signs of child endangerment using AI to analyze messaging patterns.
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Privacy technologies

Leaked Meta AI rules show chatbots were allowed to have romantic chats with kids | TechCrunch

Meta's policies allow AI chatbots to engage in romantic conversations with children.
fromInfoQ
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Roblox Open-sources AI System to Detect Conversations Potentially Harmful to Kids

fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Privacy technologies

Leaked Meta AI rules show chatbots were allowed to have romantic chats with kids | TechCrunch

fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

7-month-old baby reportedly kidnapped during SoCal attack, sheriff says

Emmanuel is a healthy baby who weighs about 21 pounds, is approximately 24 inches tall, has brown hair, brown eyes, and is cross-eyed.
Miscellaneous
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

Teen inspired by little sister to create Dough Babies plush toy line

"I came up with the idea when my sister was showing me her toys, and I was wondering what made them so soft," said Colton. "I looked it up and I found out that a bunch of stuffed animals are made with toxic chemicals, so I told my dad about it."
E-Commerce
#ai-ethics
#neil-young
fromwww.dailynews.com
3 days ago

Officials aware of tree decay prior to branch collapse that killed boy in California park, records show

"It is somewhat concerning seeing all the decay at the trunk, the employee, identified in the records as Gilbert, wrote on July 8."
Public health
fromScary Mommy
4 days ago

E-Scooter Accidents Among Children More Than Doubled Last Year

Injuries to children under 15 from e-scooters have more than doubled from 2023 to 2024.
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Police say she left her toddler in a hot car. She says she fell in a river.

A mother faces manslaughter charges after her daughter died of hyperthermia in a car while she allegedly experienced hallucinations.
New York City
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Kin of tragic tot tossed into East River suing NYPD for $60M, claim cops told mom, 'So what?'

A grieving mother is suing the NYPD for $60 million, claiming negligence after her 2-year-old son was killed by his father.
#parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

My Neighbor Asked If Our Son Was OK After His "Adventure." That's How We Learned What Happened While He Was With Grandma.

Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

How to Talk to Children After a Natural Disaster

Parents should answer children's questions about natural disasters simply and honestly to provide security and reassurance.
Parenting
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Harriette Cole: Should I ask the teacher about the incident my child described?

Communication with the teacher about incidents at school is crucial for understanding child safety and teaching emotional handling.
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

My Neighbor Asked If Our Son Was OK After His "Adventure." That's How We Learned What Happened While He Was With Grandma.

fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

Kourtney Kardashian Gets Backlash for Taking Son Rocky on a Boat Without a Life Vest

Kourtney Kardashian Barker's Instagram photo of her son on a boat without a life vest raised safety concerns among users.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Police: 4 year old boy killed, 6 year old girl injured in Burlingame crash

A 19-year-old woman driving a sedan struck two children on a sidewalk in downtown Burlingame, resulting in the death of a four-year-old boy and injuries to a six-year-old girl.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

FBI and NSPCC alarmed at shocking' rise in online sextortion of children

Tech companies including Snapchat and Facebook reported more than 9,600 cases of adults grooming children online in the UK in just six months last year.
Privacy professionals
#instagram
fromAxios
1 week ago
Privacy technologies

Lawmakers urge Meta to shut down Instagram Map: "abysmal" at protecting children

fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

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

fromAxios
1 week ago
Privacy technologies

Lawmakers urge Meta to shut down Instagram Map: "abysmal" at protecting children

fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

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

fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Mother rescues her 6-year-old son from coyote attack at SoCal park

A six-year-old boy was attacked by a coyote at a park, sustaining multiple injuries requiring stitches.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Defendant who dumped soiled adult nappies outside nurseries avoids jail term

Defendant Abbi Taylor received a suspended sentence after multiple assaults while in custody, despite dumping soiled adult nappies outside children's nurseries.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Gardai investigate alleged racist attack on Indian girl (6) generating world headlines

A six-year-old girl was attacked by a group of boys in Waterford city, suffering physical and emotional trauma.
#accident
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

The Hidden Dangers of Online Gaming Platforms: How to Keep Your Kids Safe

Predators have used gaming platforms to target and groom children. For example, Roblox lawsuits have been filed in response to Roblox's alleged failure to do enough to prevent abuse.
Online learning
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

We wish it never existed': readers tell us about their family's use of YouTube

YouTube's algorithm poses challenges for parental control, prompting many Australian families to restrict usage.
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Parents are keeping tabs on their kids with AirTags hidden in shoes

High-tech footwear from Skechers now includes compartments for Apple AirTags, offering parents a new way to track their children.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Extra-strong nicotine pouches packaged like children's sweets

Nicotine pouches designed to mimic sweet brands are being sold openly, raising concerns about access for children.
fromBronx Times
1 week ago

Grieving family of infant River Wilson alleges negligence in Castle Hill daycare drowning - Bronx Times

A 1-year-old girl drowned at her daycare, raising allegations of negligence and lack of supervision by the daycare owner.
Pets
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Boy, 7, left needing neck surgery after being mauled by XL Bully

A seven-year-old boy was severely injured in a dog attack involving an XL Bully in South Yorkshire.
Parenting
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'I passed out in the car with my kids in the back' - why even young children need to know what to do in an emergency

Prepare children for unexpected emergencies while protecting them from fear.
Digital life
fromCreative Bloq
1 week ago

Is it really safe for kids to have smartphones in 2025?

The UK Online Safety Act (2025) imposes strict online content regulations aimed at protecting children.
fromNBC New York
1 week ago

'Worst nightmare': Toddler found dead in pool at Bronx daycare

A 1-year-old girl, River Wilson, was found unresponsive in an above-ground pool at a daycare in the Bronx. Officers pronounced her dead after medical evaluation.
Miscellaneous
US news
fromsyracuse
2 weeks ago

Central NY chiropractor sent naked photos of himself to 14-year-old girl, police say

Chiropractor Theodore A. Baldini was accused of sending explicit photos to a minor.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Ofcom investigates 34 porn sites over age checks

Ofcom is investigating four companies operating 34 porn sites for compliance with new age check requirements to prevent minors from accessing harmful content.
Privacy professionals
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Ex-chef at SF restaurant arrested on suspicion of attempted lewd acts with minor

Joshua Isao Su, a former chef de cuisine at Waterbar, was sentenced to two years probation after pleading no contest to attempted lewd acts upon a child.
San Francisco
#sexual-abuse
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
US politics

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

fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
US politics

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

#drowning
New York City
fromShore News Network
3 weeks 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 weeks 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.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks 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
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
Miscellaneous
fromMail Online
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
fromUSA TODAY
3 weeks ago

Baby placed inside garbage chute in Staten Island recovered: Police

A 1-year-old girl is recovering after being found in a garbage chute in Staten Island.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
4 weeks 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.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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.
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