Child experts: Just say 'no' to Facebook's kids app
Child development experts and advocates are urging Facebook to pull the plug on its new messaging app aimed at kids.
Child development experts and advocates are urging Facebook to pull the plug on its new messaging app aimed at kids.
Internet
Jan 30, 2018
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The children's section at the giant Consumer Electronics Show this week touted "innovations that enable 21st century kids to learn and play smarter than ever."
Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 12, 2018
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An electronic toy-maker has agreed to pay $650,000 to settle charges from the Federal Trade Commission that it collected personal information on hundreds of thousands of children without their parents knowing.
Business
Jan 11, 2018
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While it might not bring parents as much joy as a first step or first word, the right time to introduce kids to a smartphone is an important moment.
Consumer & Gadgets
Dec 12, 2017
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Torn between the benefits and drawbacks of social media, Leigh Turberville Harrell hasn't decided yet whether to let her children use Facebook's new messaging app for kids.
Internet
Dec 12, 2017
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To celebrate 50 years since kids programming languages were first introduced, Google created a special Google Doodle "Coding for Carrots" game directed at kids to get them excited and engaged about coding.
Internet
Dec 7, 2017
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Facebook is coming for your kids.
Internet
Dec 4, 2017
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A new study shows that ants go for the wiser option, even if it means working a bit harder.
Plants & Animals
Oct 24, 2017
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Youth spend less time in their neighborhoods if area residents have a high fear of crime, according to a new study that used smartphones to track kids' whereabouts.
Social Sciences
Aug 14, 2017
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Part of Jacqueline Vickery's job is to be constantly concerned.
Internet
Aug 9, 2017
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