#child-safety

#child-safety

A 63-year-old hairdresser in Toronto has been charged with two counts of sexual assault for allegedly assaulting a boy during haircuts on two occasions.

Pura Scents is recalling over 850,000 diffuser covers due to a potential ingestion hazard from magnets that may detach, posing serious health risks to children.

Apple has updated its age rating system for apps, adding new ratings of 13+, 16+, and 18+ while eliminating the 12+ and 17+ age ranges.

"The senseless deaths of these two little girls broke our hearts yet hardened our determination to hold responsible the people whose recklessness killed them," District Attorney Jeff Rosen said.

Brooklyn Bone, three, was probably exposed to giant hogweed while picking flowers on the way to childcare in Newcastle upon Tyne. A blister appeared on his finger, quadrupling in size as it filled with pus.

Witnesses who spoke to a local news outlet commended the man’s bravery. Hiker Steve Murrow, who was on the same trail that day, told the Seattle television station KIRO: I don’t think that kid would survive if it wasn’t for his dad jumping in. I mean, he’s a hero.

"The youth of Sebastia have learned to hide in their homes whenever Israeli soldiers approach the town. They try to get back before invading soldiers reach their street, knowing all too well the potentially grave consequences if they don't."

Learning such a big truth about their lives from a stranger or the media will potentially damage a child's sense of safety or trust.

Children aged 5 and under represent 75% of child drowning deaths in pools nationwide according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, highlighting a critical safety concern.

An off-duty firefighter traveling behind a Somerset school coach when it flipped helped to save lives, starting to free trapped children immediately after the crash.

Beneath a china cabinet in Meshea Ingram's Georgia home rests a single yellow alphabet block, a simple but symbolic reminder of her late son, Briggs. "He was my sunshine," Ingram recalls, the vivid memories of his bright blonde hair and affectionate hugs lingering in her heart. The block remains untouched, a poignant testament to her love and loss, encapsulating the sentiment that "some things stay right where they are, not because we forgot to move them, but because our hearts never will."

The couple's beliefs have drawn scrutiny, with their child expressing concerns about 'being cold, scared and removing the snake within us', raising alarms about parental fitness.

According to Techless, the Sage phone is 'built on a foundation of digital wellbeing and simplicity' and offers a 'sleek, secure alternative to traditional smartphones'.

Alazawi performed non-therapeutic male circumcisions, a procedure in the UK that is unregulated and does not legally require a qualified medical practitioner.

On July 15, deputies responded to a report of an assault with a weapon at a residence in Lynnwood, Washington, finding a boy had accessed a loaded gun and unintentionally fired it.

The JUMBO walking aid represents a revolutionary approach to supporting infant development, transforming the traditional concept of baby gear from single-use items to lifelong companions.

"Big cars take up more space, and that creates traffic jams in our small streets. I have friends with asthma, and these big cars and traffic jams make it worse, which makes me feel sad."

The two fathers, Will Orr-Ewing and Pete Montgomery, argue that smartphones are being used dangerously in schools, citing issues like cyberbullying and access to harmful content.

A 25-year-old Sunnyvale man was arrested for making inappropriate gestures at two young children in downtown Mountain View, leading to charges of contacting a minor with intent to commit a lewd act.

The police department's post features body camera footage of the incident, capturing the moments when the children are pulled from the hot car.

Children died in Kerr County, Texas due to preventable flash flooding as a result of poor governance by GOP officials prioritizing ideology over life.

The installation of CCTV cameras in childcare centres has been proposed as a response to reports of child sexual abuse, amid calls from politicians and providers for immediate action. G8 and Affinity, two of the largest for-profit providers, announced plans to implement or fast track CCTV installations in their centres, where a worker faces over 70 allegations of abuse. Goodstart, the largest not-for-profit provider, has already been equipping new centres with cameras since 2022.

The 16-month-old girl, Eris Ahmad-Alas, asphyxiated after getting her head wedged between a plastic cot and the crib railing, leading to her tragic death.

There are significant concerns surrounding algorithm-driven platforms, as they are viewed by some as risk-laden environments that could lead children to harmful content.

A spokesperson for Pitta Patta Nursery said the child was involved in an incident whilst playing in the garden area. It added that due to an initial misunderstanding, the emergency services contacted the police, which suggested that a more serious event had occurred.

Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann described the conditions inside the daycare as "horrendous," with thirty children in an unfinished basement that housed gas cans, which is unacceptable. Children as young as three months were reportedly attending this illegal facility.

The July 4 weekend in Texas saw tragedy unfold as the Guadalupe River swelled, resulting in the deaths of at least 110 individuals, including 28 children.

The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing, covering issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and the financials of influential figures such as Elon Musk.

Lee Hargrave, a former Met Police officer, had hidden a camera in a child’s bedroom and bathroom to take indecent images, pleading guilty to voyeurism.

The parents of a seven-year-old girl who was stabbed 33 times described how their daughter fought like hell to escape after shielding other children from the attacker. She suffered catastrophic injuries when she was set upon by Axel Rudakubana, stabber of multiple children, during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class. The young survivor lost her entire blood volume but survived due to two life-saving operations.

The inquiry will investigate how it was possible for Rudakubana to cause such devastation, analysing decisions behind his troubling behavior and identifying relevant failings.

The Supreme Court's ruling in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton upheld a Texas law that requires websites with sexually explicit material to verify users' age, signifying a shift in regulation.

"Officers patrolling the 8000 block of Cornflower Circle Friday night saw several people frantically carry the child into a residence after multiple fireworks had detonated in the area."

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick expressed profound grief over the tragic flooding in central Texas, emphasizing the heartbreak of losing children and the ongoing recovery efforts.

Milpitas police are looking for 9-year-old Harshail Kumar, who was last seen at the Edge Apartments on Montague Expressway around 10 a.m. on Thursday.

Kelsey Fitzsimmons' fiancée expressed grave concerns for their child's safety, stating she had threatened to take the baby far away and had harmed herself while pregnant.

The Pinwheel Watch is a smartwatch for kids, allowing parental management, GPS tracking, and safe interaction through an AI assistant designed to handle everyday queries.

Bowie was wearing a helmet, but nevertheless sustained damage to his brain stem and lost consciousness. The young boy ended up spending a week in the hospital.