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fromSan Jose Inside
22 hours ago

San Jose Dealer Charged with Opioid Overdose Death of Second Child

"The senseless deaths of these two little girls broke our hearts yet hardened our determination to hold responsible the people whose recklessness killed them," District Attorney Jeff Rosen said.
California
#instagram
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Privacy technologies

Instagram adds new protections for accounts that primarily feature children | TechCrunch

fromThe Verge
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

Instagram changes its algorithm after being accused of steering predators to children

fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Privacy technologies

Instagram adds new protections for accounts that primarily feature children | TechCrunch

fromThe Verge
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

Instagram changes its algorithm after being accused of steering predators to children

#crown-heights
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Britain's most dangerous plant leaves toddler with PLUM-sized blister

Brooklyn Bone, three, was probably exposed to giant hogweed while picking flowers on the way to childcare in Newcastle upon Tyne. A blister appeared on his finger, quadrupling in size as it filled with pus.
Miscellaneous
#lawsuit
fromSFGATE
3 days ago
Privacy technologies

Two 14-year-olds sue Bay Area tech companies over sexual assaults

fromSFGATE
3 days ago
Privacy technologies

Two 14-year-olds sue Bay Area tech companies over sexual assaults

#staten-island
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Hero' father pulls four-year-old child out of mountain lion's jaws in Washington state

Witnesses who spoke to a local news outlet commended the man’s bravery. Hiker Steve Murrow, who was on the same trail that day, told the Seattle television station KIRO: I don’t think that kid would survive if it wasn’t for his dad jumping in. I mean, he’s a hero.
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

The boy who bled to death as an Israeli soldier celebrated his shot'

"The youth of Sebastia have learned to hide in their homes whenever Israeli soldiers approach the town. They try to get back before invading soldiers reach their street, knowing all too well the potentially grave consequences if they don't."
US politics
#swimming-pools
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

ColdplayGate: Protecting Kids When an Affair Makes Headlines

Learning such a big truth about their lives from a stranger or the media will potentially damage a child's sense of safety or trust.
Parenting
#parenting
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Parenting

'This approach is more security theatre than actual security' - experts on covering your child's face with emojis online

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Parenting

'This approach is more security theatre than actual security' - experts on covering your child's face with emojis online

fromCbsnews
5 days ago

Unaccompanied 5-year-old drowns in pool in Wayne, N.J., authorities say

Children aged 5 and under represent 75% of child drowning deaths in pools nationwide according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, highlighting a critical safety concern.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Off-duty firefighter praised for quick thinking that saved children in bus crash

An off-duty firefighter traveling behind a Somerset school coach when it flipped helped to save lives, starting to free trapped children immediately after the crash.
UK news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Ask your kids' camps these key questions about heat and flood safety, experts say

Safety regulations at summer camps are inadequate, and parents should ask detailed questions about risk management and health precautions.
US news
fromTODAY.com
6 days ago

The Heartbreaking Reason One Mom Keeps a Yellow Block Under Her China Cabinet

Beneath a china cabinet in Meshea Ingram's Georgia home rests a single yellow alphabet block, a simple but symbolic reminder of her late son, Briggs. "He was my sunshine," Ingram recalls, the vivid memories of his bright blonde hair and affectionate hugs lingering in her heart. The block remains untouched, a poignant testament to her love and loss, encapsulating the sentiment that "some things stay right where they are, not because we forgot to move them, but because our hearts never will."
Public health
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

French court tries couple accused of plan to 'sacrifice' son

The couple's beliefs have drawn scrutiny, with their child expressing concerns about 'being cold, scared and removing the snake within us', raising alarms about parental fitness.
Social justice
fromMail Online
1 week ago

'Dumb' iPhone with no internet, games or social media goes on sale

According to Techless, the Sage phone is 'built on a foundation of digital wellbeing and simplicity' and offers a 'sleek, secure alternative to traditional smartphones'.
Digital life
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Fake doctor jailed for carrying out unsafe and illegal circumcisions

Alazawi performed non-therapeutic male circumcisions, a procedure in the UK that is unregulated and does not legally require a qualified medical practitioner.
Public health
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

The kids are all right (just not at a brewery)

Some breweries are banning children or instituting adults-only hours due to safety concerns and issues with unsupervised kids.
US news
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

4-Year-Old Shoots Mom in Washington. What Police Say Happened

On July 15, deputies responded to a report of an assault with a weapon at a residence in Lynnwood, Washington, finding a boy had accessed a loaded gun and unintentionally fired it.
Public health
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 week ago

5-in-1 infant walker concept grows with your child - Yanko Design

The JUMBO walking aid represents a revolutionary approach to supporting infant development, transforming the traditional concept of baby gear from single-use items to lifelong companions.
E-Commerce
#public-health
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 week ago

Lambeth school pupils want action on SUVs which are three times deadlier for kids

"Big cars take up more space, and that creates traffic jams in our small streets. I have friends with asthma, and these big cars and traffic jams make it worse, which makes me feel sad."
London politics
#age-verification
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

X adds pornographic mode to AI assistant days before Irish media regulator's crackdown on age-verification for children

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

X adds pornographic mode to AI assistant days before Irish media regulator's crackdown on age-verification for children

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Fathers plan legal action to get smartphones banned in England's schools

The two fathers, Will Orr-Ewing and Pete Montgomery, argue that smartphones are being used dangerously in schools, citing issues like cyberbullying and access to harmful content.
Mobile UX
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Mother-in-Law Swears Her Irresponsible Parenting Practice Is "Fine." Not With My Kids.

Car seat safety for children is being compromised by the mother-in-law's refusal to comply with child safety guidelines.
Parenting
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

South Bay man arrested on suspicion of making inappropriate gestures'

A 25-year-old Sunnyvale man was arrested for making inappropriate gestures at two young children in downtown Mountain View, leading to charges of contacting a minor with intent to commit a lewd act.
Public health
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

Bodycam Video Captures Rescue of Children Locked In Hot Car Outside Atlanta Mall

The police department's post features body camera footage of the incident, capturing the moments when the children are pulled from the hot car.
Public health
fromemptywheel
1 week ago

Children Died to Own the Libs - emptywheel

Children died in Kerr County, Texas due to preventable flash flooding as a result of poor governance by GOP officials prioritizing ideology over life.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Hacking is assumed now': experts raise the alarm about added risk of surveillance cameras in childcare centres

The installation of CCTV cameras in childcare centres has been proposed as a response to reports of child sexual abuse, amid calls from politicians and providers for immediate action. G8 and Affinity, two of the largest for-profit providers, announced plans to implement or fast track CCTV installations in their centres, where a worker faces over 70 allegations of abuse. Goodstart, the largest not-for-profit provider, has already been equipping new centres with cameras since 2022.
Public health
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago
Parenting

Moms Share Their Most Unusual Tricks for Keeping Kids Safe

Creative safety tips for kids shared by parents on TikTok emphasize unique strategies beyond basic stranger danger advice.
#summer-camp
fromFast Company
1 week ago
Parenting

A child psychologist unpacks collective grief after the Texas flood tragedy

Flash flooding at Camp Mystic in Texas resulted in 27 deaths, including young girls, prompting collective grief among parents.
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago
Public health

On July 4, the Texts Began Early in Texas. One Relative Was "Unaccounted For." That Was Just the Beginning.

A Texas river tragedy resulted in numerous deaths, including children, and highlighted the anxiety parents face when sending kids to camp.
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago
Public health

On July 4, the Texts Began Early in Texas. One Relative Was "Unaccounted For." That Was Just the Beginning.

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Autopsy concludes 16-month-old California girl suffocated at daycare after cot placed over portable crib

The 16-month-old girl, Eris Ahmad-Alas, asphyxiated after getting her head wedged between a plastic cot and the crib railing, leading to her tragic death.
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Larry Magid: Internet Governance Forum focuses on protecting kids

There are significant concerns surrounding algorithm-driven platforms, as they are viewed by some as risk-laden environments that could lead children to harmful content.
Digital life
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Boy, 4, seriously' injured at Forest Hill nursery was misunderstanding'

A spokesperson for Pitta Patta Nursery said the child was involved in an incident whilst playing in the garden area. It added that due to an initial misunderstanding, the emergency services contacted the police, which suggested that a more serious event had occurred.
Miscellaneous
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

Rockland County day care accused of putting dozens of children at risk while operating without a license

Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann described the conditions inside the daycare as "horrendous," with thirty children in an unfinished basement that housed gas cans, which is unacceptable. Children as young as three months were reportedly attending this illegal facility.
Miscellaneous
#sexual-abuse
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Hollis man arrested for alleged rape of 14-year-old boy, NYPD seeks additional victims | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Hollis man arrested for alleged rape of 14-year-old boy, NYPD seeks additional victims | amNewYork

#involuntary-manslaughter
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Teacher banned after failing to tell bosses she was in relationship with sex offender

The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing, covering issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and the financials of influential figures such as Elon Musk.
Education
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Met Police offer who hid camera in child's bedroom and bathroom avoids prison

Lee Hargrave, a former Met Police officer, had hidden a camera in a child’s bedroom and bathroom to take indecent images, pleading guilty to voyeurism.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Girl, seven, fought like hell' and shielded others, parents tell Southport inquiry

The parents of a seven-year-old girl who was stabbed 33 times described how their daughter fought like hell to escape after shielding other children from the attacker. She suffered catastrophic injuries when she was set upon by Axel Rudakubana, stabber of multiple children, during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class. The young survivor lost her entire blood volume but survived due to two life-saving operations.
Social justice
#sexual-misconduct
#coney-island
fromThe Root
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Kidnapper Grabs Young Black Boy Before This Brazen Act of Courage Happened- And it Was All Caught on Video | The Root

fromThe Root
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Kidnapper Grabs Young Black Boy Before This Brazen Act of Courage Happened- And it Was All Caught on Video | The Root

fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Southport inquiry will examine one of most egregious crimes' in UK history

The inquiry will investigate how it was possible for Rudakubana to cause such devastation, analysing decisions behind his troubling behavior and identifying relevant failings.
UK news
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

A New Era of Internet Regulation Is About to Begin

The Supreme Court's ruling in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton upheld a Texas law that requires websites with sexually explicit material to verify users' age, signifying a shift in regulation.
US politics
#legislation
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago
Public health

Robbie's Law would require AEDs at all Nassau County fields and courts. Here's why it has become political.

fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago
Public health

Robbie's Law would require AEDs at all Nassau County fields and courts. Here's why it has become political.

#tragedy
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

8-year-old girl fatally struck by fireworks on July 4th

"Officers patrolling the 8000 block of Cornflower Circle Friday night saw several people frantically carry the child into a residence after multiple fireworks had detonated in the area."
Public health
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Texas Lt Gov Gets Emotional Updating Flooding Recovery Efforts, Deaths as Dozens of Children Still Missing: It's Unspeakable'

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick expressed profound grief over the tragic flooding in central Texas, emphasizing the heartbreak of losing children and the ongoing recovery efforts.
Public health
#parental-responsibility
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Police searching for missing 9-year-old boy from Milpitas

Milpitas police are looking for 9-year-old Harshail Kumar, who was last seen at the Edge Apartments on Montague Expressway around 10 a.m. on Thursday.
California
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Fiance of wounded North Andover officer feared she would kill their baby, records show

Kelsey Fitzsimmons' fiancée expressed grave concerns for their child's safety, stating she had threatened to take the baby far away and had harmed herself while pregnant.
Canada news
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Pinwheel introduces a smartwatch for kids that includes an AI chatbot | TechCrunch

The Pinwheel Watch is a smartwatch for kids, allowing parental management, GPS tracking, and safe interaction through an AI assistant designed to handle everyday queries.
Parenting
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Inner Richmond Parents Fed Up with SFMTA Watering Down Safety - Streetsblog San Francisco

Bowie was wearing a helmet, but nevertheless sustained damage to his brain stem and lost consciousness. The young boy ended up spending a week in the hospital.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Children crossing Channel from France exposed to teargas, report says

Children and babies traveling to the UK on small boats from northern France have faced violent tactics including teargas, rubber bullets, and knife slashing of dinghies.
Europe news
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 weeks ago

Roundish Bed is a modern design for comfort and play - Yanko Design

The Roundish Bed, created by Denys Sokolov of SVOYA studio for the Ukrainian brand Donna, is a radiant example of how playfulness, elegance, and everyday comfort can come together in one unforgettable piece. Whether it's for your living room, bedroom, or a dedicated children's space, it is designed to create joyful memories for every member of the family.
Renovation
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Tree that killed child was held up by supports for decades'

A tree that collapsed in Chalkwell Park killed a seven-year-old girl and critically injured a six-year-old girl, while three other children sustained minor injuries. Police are investigating.
Canada news
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Another Child Sacrificed to the SUV Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Research has shown that a four-inch increase in front-end vehicle height causes a 22-percent increase in pedestrian deaths. SUVs are designed with higher bumper lines and less visibility than sedans.
Public health
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Senate debates revised state AI regulation ban

We cannot support a provision that takes away states' powers to protect our citizens. Let states function as the laboratories of democracy they were intended to be and allow state leaders to protect our people.
Artificial intelligence
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Over 60,000 supplements recalled over deadly poison risk

Federal law requires any supplements containing iron to come in packaging that young children can't easily open due to the threat of an accidental overdose.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Teen allegedly killed by soccer coach died of acute alcohol poisoning, family's attorney says

Youth soccer coach Mario Edgardo Garcia Aquino has been charged with murder after 13-year-old Oscar Omar Hernandez died from acute alcohol poisoning while in his care, raising serious concerns about child safety in sports.
Soccer (FIFA)
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