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Parental Controls for Fire Tablet: How to Set Up Safe Settings for Kids

Setting up parental controls on a Fire Tablet helps parents create a safer digital environment by managing what children can access, limiting screen time, and preventing unwanted purchases.In this gui

Last updated: October 22, 2026

What Is a Good Age to Get a Phone? A Parent’s Guide

There is no single good age to get a phone: the right time depends on a child’s needs, maturity, and ability to follow rules. A basic phone may be useful earlier for calls and texts, while a smartphon

Published on October 16, 2026

AI Influencers and Kids: What Parents Need to Know

AI influencers are digitally created personalities that behave much like human influencers on social media. They post photos and videos, follow trends, promote products, and build online identities—so

Published on October 09, 2026

Child Safety Technology Brief Summary: September 2026

Each month, our Child Safety Technology Brief highlights important developments in parental-control technology and online safety, from product and platform changes to new regulations and research, and

Published on September 30, 2026

Foqos App Blocker: How Does It Work and Can It Reduce Screen Time?

The Foqos App Blocker is an iPhone app that blocks distracting apps and websites when you want to focus. Unlike physical screen-time devices such as Brick, Foqos does not require you to buy a special

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Content Filter vs Website Blocker: What’s the Difference?

Content filter vs website blocker — a content filter restricts types of online content, while a website blocker prevents access to specific websites. Both can help parents manage what their children e

Last updated: October 13, 2026

Screen Time for Teens Isn’t the Problem. Passive Screen Time Is

For teens, screen time itself is not necessarily the problem; spending too much time passively scrolling, watching, or consuming content can be more concerning.This distinction matters because not all

Last updated: September 28, 2026

Parenting Teenagers: Why Does Staying Connected Matter So Much?

The goal of parenting teenagers is to build trust, encourage open communication, and provide a sense of security as teens become more independent.The teenage years bring major changes. Teenagers begin

Last updated: September 28, 2026

Could Too Much AI Change How Your Child Thinks?

AI and children’s thinking are closely connected because children learn not only from the answers they receive, but also from the process of working things out for themselves.When you ask your child,

Last updated: September 28, 2026

Online Roleplaying Games: How Do They Affect Kids’ Behavior?

Online roleplaying games can affect kids’ behavior, both positively and negatively. The impact depends on the game, how children play it, and what they encounter along the way. Roleplaying games allow

Last updated: September 18, 2026

What Do Teenagers Do for Fun Besides Screens?

Teenagers can have fun without screens by spending time with friends, exploring hobbies, playing sports, learning new skills, and taking part in offline activities that spark creativity and connection

Last updated: September 18, 2026