A new proposal this week from the European Commission, if enacted, would set some of the tightest restrictions yet on technology products, from social media to games to AI chatbots. The EU Kids Act would follow, and in some ways surpass, similar measures that have been imposed in Australia, the UK, China and India, and...Read More
The organisation notes that most parents focus on making their children happy, but checking that a toy is safe and appropriate for the child’s age is equally important. It stresses that this advisory is not intended to cause alarm about play or deprive children of the toys they enjoy. Rather, it aims to help families...Read More
A charity which works to keep children safe from abuse is seeking volunteers for its school service. NSPCC in Jersey said it needed people to go into primary schools help them understand different forms of abuse and what to do if they had any concerns. The Speak Out, Stay Safe programme includes a pre-prepared and...Read More
Emine Erdoğan, Turkish first lady and Chair of the United Nations Advisory Board of Eminent Persons on Zero Waste, attended programs in New York focused on children, climate and development. Emine Erdoğan accompanied President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during his official visit to New York, where he traveled to attend the 81st U.N. General Assembly. During...Read More
Charlotte County, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County (DOH-Charlotte) invites parents, expecting parents, grandparents, legal guardians, and caretakers to attend one of several free Child Safety and Wellness Workshops starting on Tuesday, October 13. The classes will be held virtually every other Tuesday from 6–7 p.m.: October 13 October 27 November 10 November 24 December 8 “The Child Safety and Wellness Workshops help future or current parents and caregivers be prepared to...Read More
Child Passenger Safety Week is drawing attention to a troubling trend as a new study finds many children are moving out of car seats and booster seats before they are ready. Data from the National Digital Car Seat Check Form found more than 86% of children evaluated last year had transitioned to an adult seat...Read More
Child Passenger Safety Week: Protecting the youngest among us 2026-09-21 By: Chris Perkins, Senior Writer & Editor, GM News General Motors connects people to what matters, and so often, that’s family. That’s why the company’s commitment to safety is foundational and prioritizes protecting the youngest among us. There’s hardly a better time...Read More
As many as three out of every four child car seats are used incorrectly in North Dakota. As part of Child Passenger Safety Week this week, North Dakota’s Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging parents and caregivers to get their car seat installations checked by certified child passenger safety technicians. Dawn Mayer is...Read More
Source: Envato FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is reminding drivers to check that child safety seats are properly fitted and installed, an action that could save a life. According to the agency, Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 20-26, a time to remind drivers to ensure their child seat’s height and weight requirements....Read More
