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7 tips for doing this year's Christmas photo with your smartphone

7 tips for doing this year's Christmas photo with your smartphone

Looking for that perfect Christmas picture for your family this year? You might be surprised to find the solution right in your pocket.

Derek Malcolm

6 ways to protect your kids' eyes from screens

6 ways to protect your kids' eyes from screens

Screens can have some negative effects on kids' eyes, but there are things you can do to reduce the harm.

Jill Buchner

4 tech tools that manage kids’ screen time so you don’t have to

4 tech tools that manage kids’ screen time so you don’t have to

Managing kids' screen time can be a never-ending battle. So if technology can help an exhausted parent solve this problem, why not use it?

Christine Persaud

4 parent-tested systems you can use to limit screen time

4 parent-tested systems you can use to limit screen time

Freaked about how technology turns kids into disconnected zombies? These strategies from experts and parents will help you get screen time under control.

Claire Gagne

Whaaaaat?! This toddler locked his mom out of her iPhone for 47 years

Whaaaaat?! This toddler locked his mom out of her iPhone for 47 years

Your kid has probably locked you out of your phone for two minutes, maybe even five. But this mom got locked out for 25,114,984 minutes.

Adriana Parente

Is this why so many kids are struggling to write their first words?

Is this why so many kids are struggling to write their first words?

Experts are worried about a new trend among elementary school kids: difficulty grasping basic handwriting. Here's what to do about it.

Kevin John Siazon

Even Apple investors are concerned about your kids‘ screen time

Even Apple investors are concerned about your kids‘ screen time

Two prominent Apple shareholders sent a letter to the company expressing concern that too much screen time is having negative consequences for kids.

Today's Parent

Does my baby need a website?

Does my baby need a website?

New trend: baby websites! Does your baby need her own website and email account? Tech-minded parents believe it's never too early to buy your child a URL.

Rosemary Counter

Motorola offers up shatterproof screen, plus serious fun with Moto Mods

Motorola offers up shatterproof screen, plus serious fun with Moto Mods

The Moto Z Force boasts a shatterproof screen, while the Moto Z is lighter and super-thin. Plus, speaker and projector Moto Mods expand the capabilities.

Cara Smusiak

This is what parenting will look like in 2026

This is what parenting will look like in 2026

The future of baby gear, toys and parenting is near! And according to Fisher Price's new video, it's not exactly what you'd expect.

Emily Rivas

How to set up parental controls on Android devices

How to set up parental controls on Android devices

Before you hand over your tablet or smartphone to your kid, shield them with simple safeguards. Here’s how to set up parental controls on Android devices.

Derek Malcolm

How to set up parental controls on iPad or iPhone

How to set up parental controls on iPad or iPhone

Before you hand over your tablet or smartphone to your kid, shield them with simple safeguards. Here’s how to set up parental controls on iPad or iPhone.

Derek Malcolm

Video tutorial: Setting up parental controls on your iOS or Android device

Video tutorial: Setting up parental controls on your iOS or Android device

Not sure how to keep your kid safe while she's on your smartphone or tablet? We'll walk you through setting up parental controls in iOS and Android.

Today's Parent

How to kid-proof your iPhone or iPad

How to kid-proof your iPhone or iPad

Before you hand your little one your iPhone or iPad, make sure you set up parental controls. Here's how to kid-proof your iPhone or iPad.

Today's Parent

How to kid-proof your Android phone or tablet

How to kid-proof your Android phone or tablet

Before you hand your little one your device, make sure you set up parental controls. Here’s how to kid-proof your Android phone or tablet.

Alyssa Ashton

Kids' apps we love 2015

Kids' apps we love 2015

Each month we discover our favourite kids’ apps. Check back regularly to see what we’re adding to our list.

Today's Parent

5 smart baby tech products

5 smart baby tech products

Wearable devices, smartphone-controlled swings and app-connected monitors—the next generation of baby tech is here!

Cara Smusiak

The screen-time debate: My kid used up our data plan

The screen-time debate: My kid used up our data plan

After her toddler contributed to the family's data plan overage, one mom realizes it's time to address the screen-time issue in her house.

Katie Dupuis

Learning about sex through social media

Learning about sex through social media

You may remember baffling chalkboard diagrams, awkward videos and separate sessions for boys and girls. But today’s kids are learning sex through flirting on Facebook, Snapchat selfies and sexting.

Marnie Goldenberg

17 fun reading apps we love

17 fun reading apps we love

Get a head start on the basics with these exciting reading apps that kids will love.

Emily Piccinin

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