children’s health
09/27/2024
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By Laura Harris
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill prohibiting social media platforms from providing “addictive feeds” to minors without parental consent
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed new legislation that would limit the social media usage of minors in the state. Senate Bill 976, dubbed the Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act, would make it unlawful for social media services to provide “addictive feeds” to minors without parental consent. This is being touted as a […]
08/07/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Study: Teens with “problematic smartphone use” more likely to experience anxiety and depression
Researchers from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IOPPN) at King’s College London have warned that teenagers who show symptoms of “problematic smartphone use” (PSU) are more likely to experience anxiety and depression. PSU refers to a large range of behaviors and emotions similar to addiction. This includes anxiety or distress when without a phone, difficulty […]
03/29/2024
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By Kevin Hughes
Florida passes law banning social media for children under 14 years old
Florida has passed a law banning children under 14 years old from having social media accounts regardless of parental consent. Under the law, which will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025, social media corporations must close accounts used by minors under 14 as well as cancel accounts at the request of parents or minors. All information from […]
03/27/2024
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By Laura Harris
SURVEY: Majority of American teenagers feel happy and peaceful without smartphones
A recent Pew Research Center survey reveals that a majority of American teenagers find happiness and peace when they are not tethered to their smartphones. The study, conducted among 1,453 teenagers ages 13 to 17, found that 74 percent of respondents say they feel happy when they have no smartphones on hand, while 72 percent say they feel peaceful […]
03/08/2024
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By Laura Harris
Study finds direct correlation between increased screen time for toddlers and delays in language development
A recent study conducted by the Telethon Kids Institute in Australia has found a direct correlation between increased screen time for toddlers and delays in their language development. The study, which spanned two-and-a-half years and involved monitoring 220 Australian families, uncovered alarming insights into the potential impact of technology on the crucial early years of a […]
12/04/2023
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By Zoey Sky
Less drama and fewer distractions: Minnesota middle school students happier after smartphone ban
Too much screen time is bad for young students, but it looks like a middle school in Minnesota has found a way to address the issue. According to school officials, one middle school banned student cell phones a year ago and it resulted in a stark difference in students’ behavior and mood. Ban follows spate of school issues […]
11/27/2023
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By Zoey Sky
Former Meta director says Instagram FAILED to protect teen users
A former Meta employee testified before a Senate subcommittee earlier this month and revealed that Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, knew of the harassment and other harms affecting teenage users on its platforms but “failed to address them.” Arturo Bejar worked on well-being for Instagram from 2019 to 2021. From 2009 to 2015, […]
11/15/2023
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By Arsenio Toledo
Meta intentionally got children and teens ADDICTED to social media to exploit them for profit
Facebook parent company Meta and other major social media companies have intentionally used harmful and aggressive tactics to get users, including children, addicted to social media, leading to a shocking rise in depression and suicide. This is the accusation levied against the Big Tech company several weeks ago by dozens of state attorneys general, who filed […]
10/27/2023
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By Olivia Cook
42 Attorneys general SUE Meta over “highly addictive” social media platforms they say harm young people
In a rare bipartisan push, Republican and Democratic attorneys general from 42 states have sued Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta, accusing the company of designing social media platforms that are deliberately addictive for young people and damaging to their mental health. Of these 42 attorneys general, 33 filed a combined lawsuit in a federal court in northern California. […]
10/19/2023
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By Laura Harris
New York lawmakers propose new bills to mitigate the negative impact of social media on minors
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, Atty. Gen. Letitia James, State Sen. Andrew Gounardes and State Assemblywoman Nily Rozic have jointly announced two legislative bills designed to mitigate the negative impact of social media platforms on children under the age of 18. “Our kids are in crisis, and the adults in the room need to step up,” […]
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