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The European Union just rolled out a sweeping plan to protect children from online harassment, including a new reporting app connecting young people directly to help. With one in six kids facing cyberbullying, the initiative combines technology, education, and tougher platform accountability.
Experts say millions of adults struggle with compulsive social media use, but small changes like moving apps and setting gentle limits can make a real difference. New research reveals practical steps anyone can take today to regain control of their screen time.
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Portugal just became one of Europe's first nations to require parents to approve social media access for teens aged 13 to 16. The move protects young people from cyberbullying and harmful content while giving families more control over their children's digital lives.
Meta, TikTok, YouTube, Snap, and other major platforms are voluntarily submitting to independent safety ratings focused on protecting teen mental health. The new system will grade how well each platform shields users aged 13-19 from harmful content.
As the UK debates banning social media for under-16s, three teenagers share surprisingly different views on whether cutting access would help or harm their generation. Their honest perspectives reveal the real stakes behind this growing movement.
European regulators are pushing TikTok to redesign its app to protect users from addictive features like endless scrolling. The move could reshape how social media platforms prioritize user wellbeing over engagement.
Spain just became the second country in the world to protect children from social media, following Australia's groundbreaking move. The new law aims to shield young people from online harms while holding tech companies accountable.
A new social media app built to fight addiction and protect user data just hit #1 in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. UpScrolled's founder says Big Tech chooses profit over people, but millions are proving there's another way.
YouTube just launched new parental controls that let families set daily time limits on Shorts or block them completely. The update responds to growing concerns about endless scrolling and its impact on teen wellbeing.
French lawmakers overwhelmingly voted to ban social media for children under 15, making France the second country after Australia to protect kids from harmful screen time. The bill now heads to the Senate with the goal of becoming law by September 2026.
France just became the second country to prioritize digital childhood, passing a groundbreaking bill to ban social media for children under 15. The move aims to give young people space to grow without algorithmic pressure on their mental health.
French lawmakers overwhelmingly approved legislation protecting children from social media's mental health risks. The new law requires platforms to block access for users under 15 starting this fall.
French lawmakers just passed a historic bill to ban social media for children under 15, joining Australia in putting children's wellbeing before screen time. The move comes after health experts warned about cyberbullying, sleep loss, and mental health risks facing young users.
Egypt's parliament is moving forward with legislation to protect children from digital addiction and mental health risks linked to excessive social media use. The new law follows similar protections already adopted in other countries.
France is racing to protect young minds by banning social media for children under 15 starting this September. President Macron's push joins a growing global movement putting kids' mental health before tech profits.
France is fast-tracking a law to protect children from harmful online content by banning social media for anyone under 15 before the new school year starts. The move comes as nearly half of French teens spend up to five hours daily on their phones.
Scrolling to relax might be making you more stressed, research shows. Scientists found simple screen-free activities help your brain truly recover from daily overload.
France is racing to become the second country in the world to ban social media for children under 15, with President Macron fast-tracking legislation to protect young minds from harmful online content. The move could spark a global wave of similar protections as countries prioritize children's mental health over tech profits.
France is fast-tracking a groundbreaking law to protect children from social media platforms, with parliament voting Monday on a ban for under-15s. If passed, the restriction takes effect when school starts in September.
New research reveals that stepping away from your phone improves your mood and energy levels, but only when it's your choice. The positive effects last about three hours before fading.
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