Parenting

Custody evaluators commonly assess 12 key factors when recommending parenting time and decision-making, from stability and parenting skills to co-parenting and credibility. Knowing what’s scored helps you avoid red flags and present consistent, child-focused behavior throughout the evaluation. This article breaks down each factor and how parents are “graded” in real custody evaluations. If you’re […]

Dozens of U.S. school districts are suing TikTok, alleging the app’s design promotes addictive use that harms students and disrupts learning. These cases seek damages and changes to platform practices, often alongside broader social media litigation. This article explains the legal theories, what schools must prove, and what it could mean for families and communities. […]

Companion AI apps are chatbots that simulate friendship or romance, and millions of teens use them daily. They can feel supportive, but also raise risks around privacy, grooming-like manipulation, and emotional dependency. This article explains what companion AI is, why teens are drawn to it, and practical steps parents can take tonight. What Is a […]

In California, parents can request deletion of a minor’s Instagram account under a new state law, and the request can be submitted in under 60 seconds. Instagram must provide a clear process to delete the account upon a valid parent request for the child. This article explains eligibility, the exact steps, and what to do […]

Most screen-time laws don’t directly regulate minors’ personal device use at home, so kids often bypass restrictions through parental consent settings, age-gating workarounds, or accounts tied to adults. Enforcement typically targets platforms, app stores, schools, or public institutions—not what happens on a child’s own phone after hours. This article explains the “loophole” driving the trend, […]