Fresh off a brief U.S. ban and amidst ongoing legal drama related to allegedly fueling a youth mental-health crisis, TikTok announced new measures on Tuesday for teen safety and parental control. “Every day,

Parents are now able to block access to TikTok during certain times, such as at night, when teens are at school, or on weekends, and set recurring schedules for time away. A teen can also request more time, but it's up to the parents to approve the request by sharing a unique passcode.

TikTok is launching new tools to help parents guide their teens' app use and encourage healthier online habits. A key update is the Time Away feature, letting parents block TikTok access during certain times,