Parenting in a Digital World
Research-based strategies,
and parent-proven tips.
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Digital Parenting 101
New to digital parenting? Here are some tips and tricks.
Young children 3–8
They're old enough to go to school, but they're not ready for a smartphone.
Preteens 9–12
Now is the time to start learning about parental controls to monitor your kid's activity online.
Teenagers 13–18
It's all about gaming, smartphones and parental controls.
Conversations start here.
Connection and open conversation between caregivers and kids is the most important strategy for today’s digital parents. We’re here to help.
Articles and features
What to know about Verizon’s family locator apps and monitoring devices for kids
Parent-proven tip
When is my child ready for a smartphone? It’s not about the specific age. Kids need to form a sense of identity outside of technology—not with technology.
Beatrice (Bea) Moise, M.S., BCCS
Bea is a Board-Certified Cognitive Specialist, parenting coach, national speaker, and author of "Our Neurodivergent Journey."
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Take the conversation offline with these tools.
Keep calm and talk on.
Before you hand over the phone, make sure it’s ready for your child to use. Change device settings, add parental controls and keep the conversation going.
Put it in writing.
Download this contract template so everyone knows the house rules about using devices and technology at home.
Some pregame rules.
If you don't know anything about gaming, read this.