Canada is entering a pivotal moment in its approach to online safety. Prime Minister Mark Carney has signalled that the federal government is considering whether to restrict children’s access to social media as part of new online harms legislation. The proposal reflects growing concern about how digital platforms are shaping young people’s mental health and...Read More

Why do teens get pulled into social media trends? Mostly, teens who participate in social media trends do so to get attention. Teens are biologically wired and motivated to participate in group challenges to connect and impress their friends. The excitement of racking up likes on social media is undeniable. Brain development plays a role,...Read More

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Metro leaders are launching an initiative to address accidental injuries, the leading cause of death for children in America. Creighton University’s Child Safety Center is working to prevent these deaths through education and community outreach. The center is a branch of the Institute for Population Health that began in 2023. “Child...Read More

While we can probably all agree that there is more than enough proof that social media is bad for the mental health of our children, the methods we are trying to block or ban them seem to do more harm than good. Across the world, lawmakers are tripping over each other to be seen “doing...Read More

As the UK becomes the latest country to consider following Australia’s lead on a social media ban for teenagers, a question Australians are repeatedly being asked is: how is it going? “Our data is still minimal,” says Caroline Thain, national clinical adviser with the mental health organisation Headspace. “We’re really waiting for a few more...Read More

They’re parenting with the bare necessities.  Without shame, nor a stitch of clothing, some mothers are perfectly comfortable being completely nude in front of their kiddos, despite a little one’s age or gender.  These unabashed forbearers are being hailed as pioneers of the “naked mom theory” movement, a digital trend in which woman are celebrating their natural...Read More

Summary A growing body of research is raising alarm over the impact of social media on teenagers, with experts warning that young users are especially vulnerable to its addictive nature and mental health risks. In a landmark case, a jury recently found that major platforms such as Meta and YouTube developed features that contributed to...Read More

Above, House Speaker Ron Mariano and the bill’s architects, Franklin Police Lt Jason Reilly and Rep. Jeff Roy. Thursday, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed legislation addressing teen sexting and image-based sexual assault, commonly referred to as “revenge porn.” In testimony on the House floor, Rep Roy stated: “My introduction to sexting among teens began with a...Read More

An essential component of violence prevention work in Oakland schools is at risk if Oakland Unified School District — or the city — can’t find a new source of funding soon. For nearly four years, the city of Oakland, through its Department of Violence Prevention, has funded violence interruption and prevention teams at several OUSD high...Read More

Over the past few months, several countries have announced plans to restrict social media access for children and teens. Australia became the first to implement such measures at the end of last year, setting a precedent that other countries are now closely watching.  Australia’s regulations, along with other countries’ proposals, aim to reduce the pressures...Read More