Utah adds protections for child influencers following YouTuber Ruby Franke's child abuse conviction

Shari Franke Confronts Her Past and Says “Family Vlogging Ruined My Innocence”

Shari Franke, the eldest daughter of imprisoned YouTube star Ruby Franke, opens up about her painful experiences as a child influencer.

States are cracking down on mommy bloggers. It's about time.

Getty Images; Ava Horton/BII'm not a mom, but that doesn't stop TikTok and Instagram from thinking I am, or at least assuming I'm interested in what moms are doing. I scroll past a day in the life of a wealthy stay-at-home mom in New York City shuttling kids around Manhattan or moms of multiples corralling triplets into matching outfits and then into car seats in minivans — cribs, bottles, onesies, all in threes. Parents hold newborns up to the …

A 4th state just passed laws protecting 'child influencers' from their own parents

In recent years, some big questions have popped up about the kids you see on social media. When an influencer posts a photo with their children or an adorable candid family video, it might not ring many alarm bells. But what if their kids are constantly an integral part of their every day content? What if those influencers rely on the cuteness of their kids, or the hilarious things they say, to drive engagement of their content? Content they ear…

Utah Governor Signs First-of-its-Kind Online Child Safety Law

In an effort to protect children online, Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed a bill requiring app stores to obtain age verification and parental consent.

Utah joins California, Illinois in establishing safeguards for child influencers

California joins Illinois in requiring compensation for kids on social media.

‘Money-making’ tools? Growing calls to protect underage influencers in China

Parents have been putting their children on live streams and making them act out scenes.