Teens are having disturbing interactions with chatbots. Here's how to lower the risks

Teen use of AI chatbots is growing, and psychologists worry it's affecting their social development and mental health. Here's ...
The Hill

Wizz, the ‘Tinder for kids’ app, exposes kids to predators. Congress must act.

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the description of how users connect on the app. We regret the error. An app called “Wizz” has been making ...
Phys.org

Kids' reading apps failing to deliver educational value

Many mobile apps claiming to support early reading skills in children fail to deliver actual educational benefit, with positive app store reviews seemingly driven by esthetics and functionality, a new ...
Catholic News Agency

Kids Catholic prayer app aims to bring 1 million children together for Advent campaign

Theo, a free Catholic prayer and meditation app for children and their parents, plans to host the largest Advent celebration for children to help them discover the true meaning of the season. From Nov ...
Wall Street Journal

Millions of Kids Are on ADHD Pills. For Many, It’s the Start of a Drug Cascade.

Danielle Gansky was 7 years old when an administrator at her upscale private girls’ school in suburban Philadelphia flagged problems with her academic performance. She was a bubbly and creative kid, ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Donnie Wahlberg Says Extending New Kids on the Block’s Las Vegas Residency Was “Too Irresistible to Pass Up”

The group has added 16 new dates in 2026. By Kimberly Nordyke Managing Editor, Digital The group announced they have extended their “The Right Stuff” residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM through 2026 ...
People

New Kids on the Block Extend Their Las Vegas Residency into 2026 — See the New Dates!

The boyband received the key to the Las Vegas Strip before a mock wedding ceremony at the famous Little White Wedding Chapel Sonal Dutt is the food and lifestyle director of PEOPLE, overseeing the ...
The Atlantic

AI Is Coming for Parents

A few weeks before my daughter’s fourth birthday, I stumbled across an AI party planner called CelebrateAlly. “Looking to plan a themed party, a surprise bash, or just a relaxed get-together?” read a ...
Deadline.com

Scholastic Streaming App Launched By 9 Story Media Group, Catering To Kids Aged 2 To 12

A Scholastic-branded streaming app has been launched by one of the children’s media outfit’s portfolio companies, 9 Story Media Group. The free, ad-supported service will offer Scholastic library ...
AppleInsider

Apple adds new tools to help parents manage kids' device use and app access

Apple's latest parental control updates make it easier than ever for parents to keep kids' online experiences safe and age-appropriate. With this update, Apple has simplified the process of setting up ...
GameSpot

PlayStation Family App Gives Parents Control Over What Their Kids Play And Buy

Sony has announced a new PlayStation app, the PlayStation Family App, and it aims to help parents manage and monitor how their children play games on PlayStation. The PlayStation Family App, which is ...