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Spike in online crimes against children a “wake-up call”Already this year, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) has seen sharp...

"For the first time, we’re releasing statistics for just half of 2025 through June, compared to the same time last year, to get this important information out to the public quickly rather than at year’s end. These crime trends are gleaned from millions of reports sent to our CyberTipline, which serves as the national reporting mechanism for online child sexual exploitation." ~ Patricia Davis, NCMEC

Screenagers Blog | Teens Turning to ChatGPT for Help With Depression — Should We Be Worried?We have now entered an entirely new digital paradigm where artificial intelligence is capable of engaging in human-like conversations. This can range from simple interactions with ChatGPT offering writing tips, to full-fledged companion AI bots designed to mimic real conversations, and simulate deep personal relationships — even romantic partners. Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time to talk about AI and mental health with a young person in your life.

Parents help police catch convicted pedophile who lured at least 6 boys through FortniteTwo parents in Phoenix helped police catch a pedophile who’s now in prison for sending graphic videos and images to three elementary school boys in Scottsdale.

Official Trailer for 'Can't Look Away' Doc on Dangers of Social Media | FirstShowing.net"Our children are the casualties." Jolt Film, in partnership with Bloomberg, revealed an official trailer for a documentary film titled Can't Look Away, arriving for streaming to watch (online or in theaters) in April. The actual title is Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media – inspired by Olivia Carville's reporting on child safety

Teen Sexting: Your Kid's Smartphone Habits and What You Need to KnowOne in 4 teens receive sexually explicit texts. A parenting expert explains what you can do to encourage your teens to be smart with their smartphones.

Children Stream on Twitch—Where Potential Predators Find ThemA WIRED investigation found dozens of channels belong to children apparently under 13 and anonymous chat participants sending inappropriate messages their way.

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The dangers your kids face online might not be what you thinkHere are some of the dangers kids might encounter online today, based on the best currently available research.

Tips for parents on online dating and teens | Internet MattersAs online dating has become the new normal for adults, we ask our experts to shed a light on how this is affecting teens and ways to keep them safe.

Top 10 Most Dangerous Apps for Kids, Parents Can't Miss [2022]Wondering if the apps your kids used are dangerous? You will find the answer in this article. We have also listed the solution for dangerous app usage for you.

Children under 10 are using social media. Parents can help them stay safe onlineYoung children have become familiar with social media apps, although some parents aren't fully confident that their children can stay safe online, a new poll has found. Here's how parents and educators can help ensure their children's online safety.

'Please just send me to a mental institution.' Mom describes daughter's struggle with social media - CNN VideoStruggling to understand how to help her daughter, one mother describes the "mental health epidemic" teens are facing with social media.

Screenagers Blog | Euphoria And My Unusual RequestI find HBO’s Euphoria incredibly disturbing and know that although so many of our kids have watched it, many parents never have. Today, I offer a way into a conversation with youth about the show’s topics and popularity.

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