Screen time

Parents Can Now Put Tighter Limits On YouTube Shorts

Parents Can Now Put Tighter Limits On YouTube Shorts

YouTube has introduced new parent controls for Shorts on supervised accounts, including daily time limits and a zero-minute option for tweens and teens.

Today's Parent

A Practical AI Literacy Guide For Parents

A Practical AI Literacy Guide For Parents

A research-based guide to helping kids and teens build judgment, critical thinking, and healthy AI habits.

Nicolle Weeks

Why Do We Think Kids’ Screen Time Has To Be Educational?

Why Do We Think Kids’ Screen Time Has To Be Educational?

The pressure to make every minute of screen time “count” is decades in the making. Experts explain why the educational label is often a marketing trap and why it is okay to just hit play.

Courtney Leiva

11 Storyline Online Videos Parents Will Actually Love Watching

11 Storyline Online Videos Parents Will Actually Love Watching

These celeb-read stories aren’t just for your kids, they’re surprisingly soothing for grown-ups, too.

Courtney Leiva

Healthy Screen Time Guidelines For Kids

Healthy Screen Time Guidelines For Kids

From learning apps to YouTube binges, screens are everywhere in family life. Here’s what experts say about how much is too much.

Grace Draznin

A Step-By-Step Guide To Roblox Safety Features For Kids

A Step-By-Step Guide To Roblox Safety Features For Kids

Courtney Leiva

What's Co-Viewing And Why Is It A Parenting Must?

What's Co-Viewing And Why Is It A Parenting Must?

Co-viewing isn’t just about screen time—it’s about making it count. Discover how watching media with your kids can boost their media smarts, open up tricky conversations, and build lasting connection.

MediaSmarts

Why Everyone Still Loves The Parent Trap

Why Everyone Still Loves The Parent Trap

We asked family and parenting experts to break down why this story resonates across generations.

Courtney Leiva

What Kids Really Learn From Super Simple Songs

What Kids Really Learn From Super Simple Songs

These viral videos can support language, social skills and routine-building, if used mindfully. Experts explain the benefits and drawbacks.

Grace Draznin

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