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One of the most common questions Dr. Becky Kennedy gets from parents is, “What’s the right age to give my kid a phone?” She suggests the more important question is, “How?do I give my kid a phone?” Join Dr. Becky Kennedy's live workshop: How to Give Your Kid A Phone Wed, October 23 at 12PM EST Good Inside Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gfCTQEdx #SafeTech #OnlineSafety #GoodInside

Meta introduces NEW Instagram Teen Accounts. 1) Default private accounts: Teens under 16 will have private accounts by default. 2) Messaging restrictions: Teens can only be messaged by people they follow or are already connected to. 3) Sensitive content controls: Teens will have the most restrictive setting for sensitive content. 4) Limited interactions: Teens can only be tagged or mentioned by people they follow. 5) Time limit reminders: Teens will receive notifications after 60 minutes of use. Sleep mode: Sleep mode will be enabled between 10 PM and 7 AM. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/edBm9stx

By building healthy digital habits, teens can improve their mental health and well-being. But building those healthy habits often requires them to start by spending some time away from their phones. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/esQv-vvg #digitalsafety #onlinesafety #teenmentalhealth #mentalhealth

Introducing Troomi's AI-Powered Content Filtering! This new functionality empowers parents to stay one step ahead with an advanced suite of AI-powered tools. ? Notifications When it Matters: Stay informed about potentially harmful texts, images, or emojis, allowing for timely intervention and maintaining healthy boundaries. ??Transparent Text Monitoring: Gain insights into children's texting activity without having their device in your hands. Searchable filters provide context and clarity, fostering open communication without compromising privacy. ??AI Blocks the Obvious, You Set the Rest: Tailor the digital experience to align with family values. Block harmful content, curate positive exposure, and empower children to explore responsibly with parental guidance. ??Complete Call Log Transparency: Understand who children talk to, the duration of calls, and their most active periods. Gain valuable insights to empower positive phone habits and nurture safe connections. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/ggEryWmW

Surgeon General: Why I’m Calling for a Warning Label on Social Media Platforms "One of the worst things for a parent is to know your children are in danger yet be unable to do anything about it. That is how parents tell me they feel when it comes to social media — helpless and alone in the face of toxic content and hidden harms." Read The Full The New York Times Article Here: https://lnkd.in/g7wqnDFn #socialmedia #onlinesafety

“AI makes great works of art: I would like to have a pretty little virgin like that in my hands to make it mine,” one TikTok user commented on a recent post of young blonde girls in maid outfits, with bows around their necks and flowers in their hair. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gF8fzpX4 #childsafety #onlinesafety #ai

Today is #ChildrensMentalHealthAwareness Day. Research conducted in the past decade has connected a myriad of mental health risks with excessive mobile phone and internet use, particularly among adolescents and young adults. These risks include, but are not limited to: depression, anxiety, decreased sleep quality, body image issues, eating disorders, and mood changes. The Digital Safety Alliance is a partnership of national organizations that aims to rally parents, educators, healthcare providers, and policymakers to create a safer digital environment for kids. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eKz9BNMw #digitalsafety #mentalhealth #deviceusage #mentalhealthawareness #childrensmentalhealth #onlinesafety

A poll conducted in the Fall of 2023 by the Pew Research Center showed that nearly three-quarters of U.S. teens say they feel "happy or peaceful" when they don’t have their phones with them. "The survey comes as policymakers and children’s advocates are growing increasingly concerned with teens’ relationships with their phones and #socialmedia. Last fall, dozens of states, including California and New York, sued Instagram and Facebook owner Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people and contributing to the youth #mentalhealth crisis by knowingly and deliberately designing features that addict children. In January, the CEOs of Meta, TikTok, X and other social media companies went before the Senate Judiciary Committee to testify about their platforms’ harms to young people." https://lnkd.in/gxyacYa9 #youthmentalhealth #digitalsafety #onlinesafety

"For several years now, local, state and even federal officials have been warning teenagers about the dangers of sending or sharing explicit pictures, either on social media or through text messaging." Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gmHqMm8s #cyberbullying #onlinesafety

Child extortion groups like Group 764 exploit the platform’s features to target vulnerable youth, creating a chilling reality for online safety. One of those victims was a 14-year-old girl from Oklahoma who was persuaded by “Brad” (Bradley Cadenhead) to send a nude photo. Cadenhead immediately used this as leverage to get the young girl to live stream “degrading and violent acts." Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gcj42GZV #discord #sextortion #extortion #telegram #CSAM