How much do young people drink? Many adults assume it’s not a lot, but the latest research paints a very different picture. Here are some statistics that may surprise you: People aged 12 to 20 drink nearly 4% of all alcohol consumed in the U.S. Nearly 25% of 14-to-15-year-olds admit they’ve had at least one...Read More
GEORGE TOWN, April 13 — Penang has banned the sale of toys that use medical devices such as syringes, including a product known as the “squeeze acne toy needle tube pinch music injection bubble”, due to safety risks to children. State Local Government and Town and Country Planning Committee chairman H’ng Mooi Lye said monitoring...Read More
JEFFERSON COUNTY, OH — A nationwide movement to protect children is drawing attention this month to the warning signs of abuse and the steps adults can take to create safer environments for kids. In Jefferson County, a local church and child advocacy experts are working to raise awareness and encourage caregivers to be proactive. According...Read More
“Cell phone addiction” may refer to a compulsive and excessive reliance on mobile devices that causes negative consequences in various aspects of life. Doctors do not formally recognize cell phone addiction as a mental health condition. However, some studies suggest children and teens may experience an overwhelming preoccupation with cell phones. This preoccupation may lead...Read More
Public consultation is now open on the next stage of national child safety reforms, with stakeholders invited to provide feedback until 5pm AEST on Tuesday 28 April 2026. Education Ministers have agreed to progress a new tranche of reforms, with the consultation designed to inform how these measures are implemented and aligned across jurisdictions. ...Read More
The next stage of NSW-specific legislative reforms under the Children (Education and Care Services National Law Application) Amendment Act 2025 will commence on 24 April 2026. The reforms form part of a broader national focus on strengthening child safety and reflect the NSW Government’s commitment to ensuring children’s safety, wellbeing and rights remain central to service...Read More
Jefferson County, OH — As Child Abuse Prevention Month continues, experts in Jefferson County are working to raise awareness about how adults can help create safe environments for children to thrive. According to the Nationwide Children’s Alliance, child abuse remains a significant public health issue in the United States, with more than a half a...Read More
The California trial (KGM v Meta) was the first in a consolidated action to hold social media companies responsible for the harm caused by their platform design choices. That litigation comprises more than 1,600 plaintiffs, including families and school districts from across the nation. Case attorney Jayne Conroy told the BBC, “It was a clean...Read More
HAMPTON ROADS — The annual Drive Safe Hampton Roads “Old, Used, Borrowed and Abused Child Safety Seat Round-Up” program kicked off Feb. 1. DSHR notes that for over 35 years, it has joined forces with community partners to collect old, used and potentially unsafe child safety seats. The program also serves to educate parents and...Read More
A picture — or an emoji — tells a thousand words. Amit Kalley, the founder of the organization For Working Parents, has issued an urgent warning to parents about the secret meanings of smartphone emojis that could be used by children to convey “sinister” messages. “The unregulated internet can be very dangerous for our children,”...Read More
