The best way to know if your child is using AI chatbots "is simply to ask, directly and without judgment," said Akanksha Dadlani, a Stanford University child and adolescent psychiatry fellow.

Experts say that technology access should come with age-appropriate conversations with trusted adults about people who might ...

Mattel and other toy companies have been working on AI toys that are expected to be unveiled in 2026, but child safety groups ...

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The Texas floods are a heartbreaking reminder that even the youngest kids feel the weight of the world—and they need us to help carry it. The devastating floods in Central Texas have taken more than ...

As the conflict in Israel continues to escalate, several Jewish schools and community groups in the United States are advising parents and caregivers to limit kids' social media use. Sutton Place ...

Conversations about loss often feel heavy, especially when they involve a child. You sense their curiosity and hope that you will help them make sense of something that feels blurry. And as you move ...