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Coverage dated October 28, 2026

Dear Annie: How to Stay on Top of Teen’s TikTok Usage

Headline from Nooz Hawk

Dear Annie: I’m the mother of a 14-year-old daughter, and lately TikTok has me genuinely frightened. At first, I thought it was mostly dancing, makeup tutorials and funny videos. But over time, I started hearing about dangerous “challenges,” extreme dieting advice, risky stunts and videos that encou…

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  1. Anchorage Daily News

    Dear Annie: How do I stay on top of my teen’s TikTok usage without losing trust? (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Advice from Annie Lane.

  2. AL.com

    Dear Annie: TikTok has more influence over my teen than I do. How worried should I be? (opens AL.com)

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    I don’t want to become the mother who bans everything and drives her daughter to hide things from her - but...

  3. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Dear Annie: I'm scared my daughter trusts TikTok more than her parents. I can't just ban it, can I? (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    I don’t want to become the mother who bans everything and drives her daughter to hide things from her - but...

  4. Nooz Hawk

    Dear Annie: How to Stay on Top of Teen’s TikTok Usage (opens Nooz Hawk)

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    Dear Annie: I’m the mother of a 14-year-old daughter, and lately TikTok has me genuinely frightened. At first, I thought it was mostly dancing, makeup tutorials and funny videos. But over time, I started hearing about dangerous “challenges,” extreme dieting advice, risky stunts and videos that encou…