Sextortion scams typically target teenagers, with devastating effects. Pretending to be around the victim's age and interested in a relationship, the online scammer sends an explicit photo and asks for one in return. If the victim sends one, the scammer then blackmails them. Here's what parents need to know.| HealthyChildren.org
Roughly 18% of 8- to 12-year-olds and 62% of 13- 18-year-olds reported using social media sites such as Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, Discord and Reddit every day in 2021. Among adolescents and young adults, an 90% use one or more social media platforms. You may wonder how social media may impact your child's mental health. Research suggests it depends on how they use it. Read on to learn more.| HealthyChildren.org
In the case of children's exposure to violent media, the science clearly confirms what we already suspect: what children watch and play changes how they behave. Anything parents can do to reduce aggressive behavior is well worth the effort. Find more information and tips here.| HealthyChildren.org
In a new policy statement on the effects of digital advertising on children, the American Academy of Pediatrics highlights how in today’s digital landscape, marketing messages reach young people in less obvious but more direct ways.| HealthyChildren.org
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) encourages you to help your children develop healthy media use habits early on. Learn more here.| HealthyChildren.org
Use this Family Media Plan to create a personalized plan for how all kinds of media are used in your family. | HealthyChildren.org
The landscape of social media is ever-changing, especially among teens who often are on the leading edge of this space. A new survey of American teenagers ages 13 to 17 finds that TikTok has established itself as one of the top online platforms for U.S. teens, while the share of teens who use Facebook has fallen sharply.| Pew Research Center
