Audio Player: Placeholder for the article audio. The audio file will be added before publication. By Janice Robinson-Celeste When your teen says, “We’re just using Discord to talk while we play,” it can sound like a simple extension of game night. But on October 15, 2026, Florida’s attorney general filed a lawsuit alleging the platform […]
Quick Review “Bell to bell” generally means students cannot access personal devices from the start of the school day until dismissal. Boston Public Schools has proposed a broader policy that would include personal phones, laptops, and smartwatches, but the proposal still needs a School Committee vote. Students’ concerns about reaching family during an emergency deserve […]
Audio Summary: Listen to this articleAudio player placeholder. No audio file is available for this article. By Janice Robinson-Celeste | October 16, 2026 Your child may ask why Roblox wants to check their age before they can chat, or why their account now looks different. Roblox age verification is part of a wider shift toward […]
By Janice Robinson-Celeste | October 15, 2026 Disney has agreed to pay $20 million to license some of Character.AI’s intellectual property as the AI companion company seeks a court-supervised sale in Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Disney is not buying the Character.AI platform under this agreement, and the proposed license does not mean children’s chats are being […]
Can parents tell whether a recommendation reset is working? Here’s what the lawsuit alleges, and practical ways families can check the tools they use. By Janice Robinson-Celeste Quick Review New York alleges that TikTok gave thousands of users, including teens and children, a nonworking version of its Algo Refresh feature during 2023 tests. The complaint […]
Quick Review Best starting point: Link your accounts with Family Pairing. Check first: Screen time, privacy, search, comments, direct messages, and content reuse. Remember: TikTok’s tools reduce risk; they do not replace judgment or conversation. Review schedule: Recheck settings monthly because app features and defaults can change. TikTok’s Family Pairing tools give parents a practical […]
