Category: Children and Childhood

Five Children’s Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include a restored Disney classic, a wholesome family romp and an underdog dramedy.
Families Are Taking Children Out of School to Travel. Should They?

Vacationing during the off-season has long been considered a cost-saving boon. But can families with school-aged children take advantage? Should they?
Fruit Purée Pouches May Contain Lead, F.D.A. Warns Parents

Children who have had WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit purée pouches should get a blood test, federal officials said. An investigation found that the purée had “extremely high concentrations of lead.”
From ‘The Exorcist’ to ‘Bambi,’ These Movies Messed Us Up as Kids

Our first horror movie is often a memory imprinted on our brain and, for some of us, our heart.
Meta Sued Over Features That Hook Children to Instagram, Facebook

More than three dozen states and the District of Columbia accused the tech giant of knowingly using addictive features to draw in and retain children and teenagers.
New Report Documents How Easily Children Can Access Graphic War Images

On Instagram, Snapchat and Tiktok, researchers were able to find graphic posts, even with the apps’ sensitivity features turned on.
Gen Z Americans Embrace Nostalgia With Miffy, the Dutch Bunny

Hordes of young adults in North America are embracing joy and childhood nostalgia with Miffy, a poker-faced, fictional, Dutch bunny.
Australia Fines X for Not Providing Information on Child Abuse Content

The service formerly known as Twitter told Australian regulators that its automated detection of abusive material had declined after Elon Musk bought it.
Australia Fines X for Not Providing Information on Child Abuse Content

The service formerly known as Twitter told Australian regulators that its automated detection of abusive material had declined after Elon Musk bought it.
Can You Hide a Child’s Face From A.I.?

Parents have been stressing out for at least two decades about what to share about their children online. Powerful new technologies present a more urgent risk.
Child Influencers Make Big Money. Who Gets It?

Some of the most popular influencers can amass small fortunes before they’re 18, but there are few legal protections to ensure their earnings remain their own.
Five Children’s Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include a splashy Pixar creation, an Adam Sandler comedy and the newest installment in the “Spy Kids” franchise.