Screen time

Is Viral Game Amanda The Adventurer Safe For Kids?

Is Viral Game Amanda The Adventurer Safe For Kids?

The viral indie horror game Amanda the Adventurer sports a kid-friendly cartoon facade, but are its dark themes okay for young fans?

Aneesa Bhanji

What To Know Before Letting Your Kids Use AI

What To Know Before Letting Your Kids Use AI

Artificial intelligence is already part of your child’s world. Learn the benefits and risks from experts, plus get actionable tips to guide your kids safely.

Vanessa Grant

Should I Be Worried About My Daughter's Pretend Smartphone?

Should I Be Worried About My Daughter's Pretend Smartphone?

A handmade cardboard smartphone has triggered my anxieties about screen time. Am I being too overprotective of my child’s play?

James Jackson

Your Kid Discovered Dora the Explorer: Here's What You Need to Know

Your Kid Discovered Dora the Explorer: Here's What You Need to Know

Celebrating 25 years, Dora the Explorer remains a preschool favourite. Learn about the show’s educational impact and where to stream Dora’s adventures today.

Vanessa Grant

The MrBeast Effect: What Parents Need To Know

The MrBeast Effect: What Parents Need To Know

Is MrBeast safe for kids? Explore the popular YouTuber’s content, from his viral stunts and philanthropy to potential concerns about materialism and unrealistic expectations. Expert advice on navigating his influence.

Courtney Leiva

What You Need To Know About Online Dress Up Games

What You Need To Know About Online Dress Up Games

Online dress-up games for girls can spark creativity and self-expression—but they also come with risks. Here’s how to guide your child toward safe, age-appropriate play.

Courtney Leiva

Are You Tracking Your Kids Online? Here’s What You Need To Know

Are You Tracking Your Kids Online? Here’s What You Need To Know

Whether you track your kid’s location, manage their screen time with parental controls or monitor their online activities, here’s what you need to know.

MediaSmarts

Video Game Guilt? These Experts Say Mario Games Are Great For Families

Video Game Guilt? These Experts Say Mario Games Are Great For Families

Nintendo Switch families can relax. The Mario Games you love have some surprising benefits.

Courtney Leiva

Are ASMR Videos The Secret To Calmer Kids?

Are ASMR Videos The Secret To Calmer Kids?

If meditation, soothing baths and quiet time aren’t working, could ASMR videos of soft-spoken content creators help your kids relax?

Courtney Leiva

Everything You Need to Know About The Sopo Family on YouTube

Everything You Need to Know About The Sopo Family on YouTube

We spoke to Mike Sopo about his family’s YouTube channels and how they’ve turned playing Roblox into a bonding experience.

Courtney Leiva

15 Educational YouTube Channels for Kids

15 Educational YouTube Channels for Kids

Looking for a way to make screen time more meaningful? These kid-friendly YouTube channels make learning fun.

Aneesa Bhanji

Could Bluey Make You A Better Parent?

Could Bluey Make You A Better Parent?

The kids’ cartoon that makes moms cry (in a good way). What you need to know about this popular kids’ show.

Vanessa Grant

4 Easy Ways to Manage Your Family's Screen Time

4 Easy Ways to Manage Your Family's Screen Time

Simple tips and habits to make screen time beneficial for the whole family.

MediaSmarts

YouTube Kids Videos: A Guide For Parents

YouTube Kids Videos: A Guide For Parents

What you need to know about customizing your child’s YouTube to create a kid-friendly environment.

Courtney Leiva

4 Ways to Find Screen Time Balance

4 Ways to Find Screen Time Balance

Technology is a growing part of our everyday lives, but sometimes it seems like screens trump parks, play dates and just being kids. Here’s how to set healthy limits that support kids’ mental health.

Michael Vallejo, LCSW

iPad Kid: Understanding The Phenomenon And Its Impact

iPad Kid: Understanding The Phenomenon And Its Impact

Underneath the meme lies a societal concern that needs to garner more attention.

Grace Draznin

We Give Our Son Unlimited Screen Time. Here’s Why

We Give Our Son Unlimited Screen Time. Here’s Why

Once we relinquished control of screen time and handed that responsibility to our son, he took it very seriously.

Jenn Cox

Why I Signed My Kid up for Outschool—and How to Get 25% off Classes, Tutoring and Activities

Why I Signed My Kid up for Outschool—and How to Get 25% off Classes, Tutoring and Activities

Outschool offers classes, tutoring and afterschool activities for all ages—see our comprehensive Outschool review.

Christine Persaud

My Screen Time Guilt was Through the Roof—So I Made 4 Simple Changes

My Screen Time Guilt was Through the Roof—So I Made 4 Simple Changes

Yes, we shouldn’t beat ourselves up for the ways we’re coping as parents in a pandemic. But if you can’t shake that screen time guilt, here are some easy solutions.

Kristen Thompson

I Made my Screen-Addicted Kids Go Cold Turkey—Here's What Happened

I Made my Screen-Addicted Kids Go Cold Turkey—Here's What Happened

When our kids expected to be allowed to use screens even when friends and family were over to visit, we knew we had to try something radical.

Lee Price