Autism advocates have had mixed reactions to the release of an autism Barbie, designed to increase awareness and acceptance ...

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A report by Thrive Toronto paints a picture of a huge drop in mental wellness in recent years. Experts share some ideas for ...

Not everyone is happy with the new doll, but autistic people and advocates have reason to cheer.

Mattel's new Barbie with autism has garnered mixed feelings from people within the autism community. Why?

Nodi’s handheld technology is designed for kids who aren’t quite ready for a smartphone but want to talk to (approved) friends and family and listen to music. The small device lets parents configure ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday unveiled a new legislative package aimed at shielding kids from online predators, manipulative AI chatbots and harmful social media features. The proposals, part of her ...

Kara Alaimo is a professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University and teaches parents, students and teachers how to manage screen time. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is ...

Children are increasingly using AI chatbots for companionship to act out violent and sexual role-play, a new report from a digital security firm has found. Aura’s 2025 State of the Youth survey ...