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Top 5 Myths About Kids' Online Safety Legislation

July 26, 2024

Landmark federal legislation would protect kids online and make their experiences safer and healthier. Here are the facts.

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How Influencers Wield Marketing Power Over Kids

May 1, 2024

Kids and families may underestimate how targeted marketing manipulates their lives, and the anxiety it can drive.

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Holding Social Media Accountable for Its Role in the Youth Mental Health Crisis

April 19, 2023

Common Sense Media has joined the Dove Self-Esteem Project's Campaign for Kids' Online Safety in its efforts to pass the Kids Online Safety Act in Congress.

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Teen Girls Share How They Really Feel About Social Media

March 30, 2023

New research on teen girls' experiences on TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, and YouTube highlights how platforms can better protect their mental health.

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Teens Are Watching Pornography, and It's Time to Talk About It

January 10, 2023

New research confirms that most teens surveyed have seen online pornography, but conversations with trusted adults can point them toward healthy ways to explore their sexuality.

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2021 Common Sense Research Roundup: Eight Surprising Findings

January 19, 2022

Media and technology continue to shape kids' lives in important ways.

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Social Media Is Doing More Harm Than Good

December 17, 2021

Congress is facing a watershed opportunity to change the trajectory of social media for our kids.

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Why We Can't Trust Facebook to Keep Kids Safe

September 30, 2021

Legislation proposed in the CAMRA and KIDS Acts would put much-needed guardrails in place to protect kids and teens online.

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Representation Matters: Four Powerful Statements from "Women in Focus: Big Tech and the Future of Hollywood"

April 27, 2021

The event featured women from politics and media discussing everything from the impact of big tech to the importance of representation in movies and TV

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Will Congress and Tech Leaders Step Up to Help Keep Kids Safe Online?

March 25, 2021

Kids need better protection today and beyond the pandemic.

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