iPotty Wins Dreaded TOADY Award for Worst Toy of the Year

Date of Release:

Monday, December 9, 2013

Contact: Josh Golin (617-896-9369; josh@commercialfreechildhood.org)

For Immediate Release

iPotty Wins Dreaded TOADY Award for Worst Toy of the Year

Media Coverage of CCFC's FTC Complaints Sparks Essential Conversation about the Predatory "Genius Baby" Industry

One down, one to go!

Just five days after being cited in CCFC’s complaint to the Federal Trade Commission, Open Solutions stopped making educational claims about its apps for babies. The company eliminated all claims that their apps teach babies language, math, logic, and reading skills from their product promotions. As a result of Open Solutions' changes to their marketing, we’ve withdrawn our FTC complaint against them.

Following FTC Complaint, Baby App Developer Stops Making Educational Claims

Date of Release:

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Contact: Josh Golin (617-896-9369; josh@commercialfreechildhood.org)

For Immediate Release

These Apps Will Not Educate Your Baby

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Josh Golin

Last Wednesday, Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood, filed Federal Trade Commission complaints against two leading developers of apps for babies.

Advocates Urge FTC to Stop Deceptive Marketing of "Educational" Baby Apps

Date of Release:

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Contact: Josh Golin (617-896-9369; josh@commercialfreechildhood.org)

For Immediate Release

Advocates Urge FTC to Stop Deceptive Marketing of "Educational" Baby Apps

Facebook: Do not target kids 12 and under

Unless we act now, children as young as 6 could soon be targeted by Facebook’s marketing machine. The social networking giant for teens and adults is considering lowering its current age restrictions to allow accounts for children 12 and under.

Screen-Free Week 2013 a Success

On April 29-May 5, people around the country celebrated Screen-Free Week. Children, families, schools, libraries, church groups, community centers, bookstores (and many more!) joined in the fun. Here are some of the highlights:

Screen-Free Week Everywhere!

Screen-Time Reduction Resources for Parents, Teachers and Organizers

Here is a list of Screen-Free Week and general screen-time reduction resources for parents, teachers and organizers. This page provides activity ideas, organizing advice, tips for talking to children about screen time and much more!

Your Favorite Screen-Free Week Moments

We asked Screen-Free Week 2013 participants for their favorite moments and insights. Here are some of our favorite responses. Add your favorite moment in the comments section!

"I saw my 9-year-old daughter laying on the floor, just day dreaming. I immediately thought, 'Oh no, she is bored, maybe she could'...then I stopped myself and just let her lay there...She wasn't bored, just deep in thought. We don't always have to be doing something!"
–Kim G., Ivins, UT

Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood

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iPotty Wins Dreaded TOADY Award for Worst Toy of the Year

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Media Coverage of CCFC's FTC Complaints Sparks Essential Conversation about the Predatory "Genius Baby" Industry

One down, one to go!

Following FTC Complaint, Baby App Developer Stops Making Educational Claims

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These Apps Will Not Educate Your Baby

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Advocates Urge FTC to Stop Deceptive Marketing of "Educational" Baby Apps

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Facebook: Do not target kids 12 and under

Screen-Free Week 2013 a Success

Screen-Time Reduction Resources for Parents, Teachers and Organizers

Your Favorite Screen-Free Week Moments

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