WATCH: What to know about 'Cat in the Hat' trend and how to keep kids safe

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ABC News. (2026, September 10). WATCH: What to know about 'Cat in the Hat' trend and how to keep kids safe. ABC News (US). https://abcnews.com/video/136314792/

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ABC News reporter Bethany Braun-Silva discusses a current "Cat in the Hat" trend, which appears to be a social media phenomenon, but no further details about the trend itself are provided. The article does not report on any specific numbers or statistics related to the trend. Dr. Alok Patel shares his expertise on how parents can keep children safe in relation to this trend, but the article does not specify what actions he recommends.
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A viral social media trend has emerged where people are dressing up as the Cat in the Hat character from Dr. Seuss's children's book. This trend has been described as a "Cat in the Hat" trend by ABC News, but no further details about its origins or intentions are provided in this article. The news outlet reports that experts have shared advice on how to keep kids safe while participating in the trend, suggesting parents supervise their children and monitor online content.

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ABC News' Bethany Braun-Silva explains what the trend is and Dr. Alok Patel shares what to know to keep kids safe. September 9, 2026
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ABC News' Bethany Braun-Silva explains what the trend is and Dr. Alok Patel shares what to know to keep kids safe. September 9, 2026 asserted
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