Social platforms Snapchat and Discord were also sued for facilitating abuse. In other lawsuits, parents accuse Minecraft and Fortnite of design choices that induce internet gaming disorder.

The complaint, filed in Las Vegas, alleges that the company put “profits over safety,” which led to a 12-year-old child becoming addicted to the online game.

My mom needed a phone to stay connected in her new assisted living apartment, but most smartphones were too complex for her. Here's how I simplified her setup so that she can still make phone calls.

Apple's iOS 26 makes it easier than ever for parents to set up Child Accounts, with stronger safeguards and more control over what kids can see and do. Here's how to use it.

Encourage your child to report or block anyone who makes them uncomfortable. On Instagram.com (desktop browser), log into your child’s account. Go to “Edit Profile.” Scroll to the bottom and uncheck ...

On the outside, it’s a LEGO-like universe, where you can immerse yourself in a virtual brick world. But as one Taft family found, this video game, targeted at kids, could be dangerous.

Suggestions for delaying and limiting devices while still letting your kids participate in the modern world of technology.