Social media challenges can be fascinating to teens, who can be both impulsive and drawn to behavior that gets attention. Some social media challenges, like the ALS ice bucket challenge or the mannequin challenge, can be fun and positive activities. But other challenges that pop up on the internet are dangerous and can lead to...Read More
SANTA FE, N.M. — A New Mexico jury on Tuesday found Meta culpable for failing to protect the state’s teenagers on the digital giant’s platforms and ordered the parent company of Facebook and Instagram to pay a $375 million penalty. The civil penalties were levied for violations of New Mexico’s consumer protection laws, The Albuquerque...Read More
If you have a teen driver in the house, you’ve probably discussed the dangers of drinking and driving. But now that new laws have made marijuana easier to find in many states, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) urges parents to make sure their teens know that driving high—just like driving drunk—is driving while intoxicated....Read More
Meanwhile, a Los Angeles jury is deliberating a social media addiction lawsuit against Meta and Google. A New Mexico jury has found that Meta endangered children by misleading users about the safety of its platforms. The decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial, resulting in Meta being told to pay $375m in damages. “The jury’s...Read More
As younger teens and children increasingly use Instagram, you may be wondering, like many parents, what the effects could be. You’re not alone. A growing number of parents are worried about the social media giant’s impact on our kids’ mental and emotional health. Despite the fact that you must be 13 to use Instagram, almost...Read More
Tennessee Lawmakers are pushing AI companies to strengthen transparency and safety protocols regarding child safety. Sen. Ken Yager (R-Kingston) and Rep. Jason Zachary (R-Knoxville) introduced the Artificial Intelligence Public Safety and Child Protection Act. Officials said the legislation would require major AI companies to have plans in place to address risks facing children. These safety...Read More
“Trying to educate her at eight years old about what skincare should be like is really difficult when you’ve got influencers who she believes more than anyone else,” Lucy says. “She’s my youngest child and I didn’t think I’d have to worry about her doing skincare and policing skincare at this age. “It feels like...Read More
SANTA FE, N.M. — A New Mexico jury on Tuesday found Meta culpable for failing to protect the state’s teenagers on the digital giant’s platforms and ordered the parent company of Facebook and Instagram to pay a $375 million penalty. The civil penalties were levied for violations of New Mexico’s consumer protection laws, The Albuquerque...Read More
By: Kevin Osterhoudt, MD, MSCE, FAAP, FAACT, FACMT
Marijuana (cannabis) is now legal for medical or recreational use in most
U.S. states. That means the availability of tempting treats that contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, is on the rise. Unfortunately, so is the unintentional THC poisoning risk these...Read More
(Editorial – Graphic Illustration – MetroCreativeConnection) <!– SHOW ARTICLE –> A group of lawmakers who repeatedly try to earn cheap political points by talking about how precious West Virginia children are to them showed their true colors Saturday in ugly fashion. Legislators had a chance to pass House Bill 5537 — Raylee’s Law, which would...Read More
