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Instagram has surged to a new high among US teens, new data reveals

Instagram has gained significant popularity among US teenagers, surpassing other platforms in usage rates.

Instagram overhauls teen accounts with sweeping privacy, age-verification changes

Instagram is implementing new protective settings for teen accounts to enhance safety and privacy for younger users.

Why Teens Are "Hard Launching" Their Relationships on Social Media

Teens are utilizing social media for 'hard launches' to publicly declare their relationships without prior hints or subtlety.

The Worst Argument That Social-Media Companies Use to Defend Themselves

Silicon Valley's argument against regulation overlooks the harms social media inflicts on teens, especially from disadvantaged communities.

Instagram Tightens Up Protections on Teen Accounts, Adds Major Restrictions for Users 16 and Under

Instagram is tightening controls for teens by introducing automatic restrictions and features to protect them from online harms.

TikTok's Safety Tools Are Here To Help Parents With Back-To-School Stress

Parents must navigate digital parenting without role models while ensuring teen safety online.

Instagram has surged to a new high among US teens, new data reveals

Instagram has gained significant popularity among US teenagers, surpassing other platforms in usage rates.

Instagram overhauls teen accounts with sweeping privacy, age-verification changes

Instagram is implementing new protective settings for teen accounts to enhance safety and privacy for younger users.

Why Teens Are "Hard Launching" Their Relationships on Social Media

Teens are utilizing social media for 'hard launches' to publicly declare their relationships without prior hints or subtlety.

The Worst Argument That Social-Media Companies Use to Defend Themselves

Silicon Valley's argument against regulation overlooks the harms social media inflicts on teens, especially from disadvantaged communities.

Instagram Tightens Up Protections on Teen Accounts, Adds Major Restrictions for Users 16 and Under

Instagram is tightening controls for teens by introducing automatic restrictions and features to protect them from online harms.

TikTok's Safety Tools Are Here To Help Parents With Back-To-School Stress

Parents must navigate digital parenting without role models while ensuring teen safety online.
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#parenting

Take It From This Mom: Teaching Your Kid Consent Is As Simple As Making A Cup Of Tea

Using a humorous tea analogy can facilitate a serious conversation about consent with teens.

Snapchat Adds New Safety Features, Including Live Location Requests

Snapchat introduces features for parents to access their teen's live location and share location for enhanced family communication.

I'm a parent of 5 kids. Here are my 8 tips for parenting teens that everyone should know about.

Connect with teens through music and snacks; be supportive as they explore new activities and friends.

Turns Out, There's A Science-Backed Trick To Getting Teens To Listen To Unsolicited Advice

Teens and young adults are more likely to listen to unsolicited advice from parents if their autonomy is supported.
Overly authoritarian parenting can hinder a relationship and make teens less likely to take parental advice.

Take It From This Mom: Teaching Your Kid Consent Is As Simple As Making A Cup Of Tea

Using a humorous tea analogy can facilitate a serious conversation about consent with teens.

Snapchat Adds New Safety Features, Including Live Location Requests

Snapchat introduces features for parents to access their teen's live location and share location for enhanced family communication.

I'm a parent of 5 kids. Here are my 8 tips for parenting teens that everyone should know about.

Connect with teens through music and snacks; be supportive as they explore new activities and friends.

Turns Out, There's A Science-Backed Trick To Getting Teens To Listen To Unsolicited Advice

Teens and young adults are more likely to listen to unsolicited advice from parents if their autonomy is supported.
Overly authoritarian parenting can hinder a relationship and make teens less likely to take parental advice.
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Meta Announces New Measures to Combat Sextortion Scammers

Meta is enhancing protection against sextortion scams targeting users on Instagram and Facebook, particularly for teenagers.

Understanding ADHD Paralysis in Teens

ADHD paralysis is a complex neurological issue affecting task initiation in teens with ADHD.

How to Stop Advertisers From Tracking Your Teen Across the Internet

Teens aged 13-17 lose privacy protections under COPPA, making them vulnerable to pervasive online tracking and targeted advertising.
#mental-health

Death of 17-year-old 'America's Got Talent' contestant puts spotlight on teens and suicide

Emily Gold's suicide highlights the critical importance of mental health support for teens.

YouTube to limit teens' exposure to videos about fitness and weight across global markets | TechCrunch

YouTube is limiting teens' exposure to idealized fitness and body content to protect their mental health.

Beyond the Eye Rolls: Getting Teens to Practice Mindfulness

Mindfulness must be relatable to teens' lives to engage their interest effectively.

Death of 17-year-old 'America's Got Talent' contestant puts spotlight on teens and suicide

Emily Gold's suicide highlights the critical importance of mental health support for teens.

YouTube to limit teens' exposure to videos about fitness and weight across global markets | TechCrunch

YouTube is limiting teens' exposure to idealized fitness and body content to protect their mental health.

Beyond the Eye Rolls: Getting Teens to Practice Mindfulness

Mindfulness must be relatable to teens' lives to engage their interest effectively.
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Teens accused of shooting people in Somerville with airsoft guns

Two teens shot multiple individuals with airsoft rifles in Somerville, injuring them over a two-day period.
Police are investigating possible involvement of more suspects in the incident.

Bandit, 17, charged for allegedly stealing memorabilia from legendary basketball coach Rick Pitino's office during bizarre heist

A teen was arrested for stealing memorabilia from Rick Pitino's office, showcasing a brazen, carefree approach during the burglary.

Waymo wants to chauffeur your kids | TechCrunch

Waymo is developing a subscription service for teens to use robotaxis with parental supervision.

I made $150 on Facebook in one day with my super easy cleaning side hustle

Teens are capitalizing on summer side hustles, like flipping discarded outdoor furniture for profit.
Ahn's approach involves cleaning, presenting, and negotiating to maximize resale value.

Teen in SoHo shot dead during dispute in broad daylight: police and sources | amNewYork

Police searching for gunman who shot and killed 16-year-old in SoHo in broad daylight.
Gun violence rare in 1st Precinct, with first incident reported this year.

Musi Won Over Millions. Is the Free Music Streaming App Too Good to Be True?

Musi music streaming app popular among teens.

Star Wars String Art (Mountain View)

Craft enthusiasts can enjoy a Star Wars themed string art project with assistance, suitable for teens and adults aged 12 and up.

New Study Identifies A Predictor For Teens' Future Happiness

Teens' brain development is influenced by the kind of thinking they engage in, beyond just academic achievements.
Transcendent thinking, which involves making connections between stories and personal lives, plays a critical role in setting up teens for a happy adulthood.

Boy slashes fellow 13-year-old during fight outside NYC school: cops

A 13-year-old boy was slashed in the face by a classmate during a fight outside their Brooklyn school.
The boy was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
#children

How to protect your kids and teens from popular cyber scams

Teens lost a staggering $210 million to online scams in 2022.
Sextortion scams targeting teen boys have increased by 20% between October 2022 and March 2023.

Gender Dysphoria in Children and Teens (And How to Support Them)

Recognizing signs of gender dysphoria in children and teens is crucial for support and understanding.

How to protect your kids and teens from popular cyber scams

Teens lost a staggering $210 million to online scams in 2022.
Sextortion scams targeting teen boys have increased by 20% between October 2022 and March 2023.

Gender Dysphoria in Children and Teens (And How to Support Them)

Recognizing signs of gender dysphoria in children and teens is crucial for support and understanding.
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Meta will hide suicide and eating disorder content from teens as government pressure mounts

Teens on Facebook and Instagram will not be able to see self-harm, suicide, and eating disorder content, even if shared by friends.
Meta is also implementing default restrictive filtering settings for teen accounts.

Many US teens almost constantly' using YouTube, TikTok, new Pew Research report shows

A large percentage of American teens use social media almost constantly, with YouTube being the most widely used platform followed by TikTok.
Despite concerns about the impact of social media on teen mental health, young people continue to heavily engage with these platforms.

Despite mounting mental health concerns, teens remain heavy social media users

Despite concerns about the impact of social media on youth mental health, a new survey by Pew Research Center shows that teens still use major platforms at high rates.
The survey did not address how teens feel about their social media use or whether it affects their mental health and well-being.
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