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Apple’s WWDC 2026 Child Safety Features: What’s New And What’s Missing

Apple unveiled sweeping child safety updates at WWDC 2026, including expanded Communication Safety, contact approval, and a redesigned Screen Time.

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: June 19, 2026

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School’s Out! How Parents Can Help Kids With The End-Of-School Transition

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: June 2, 2026

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Screen Addiction In Children: Warning Signs Every Parent Needs To Know

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: May 26, 2026

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What Parents Need To Know About AI In Schools

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: May 25, 2026

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Carson Daly Downloaded Snapchat Just To Talk To His Teenager, And It’s Working

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: May 20, 2026

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Should You Pay Your Child For Good Grades? Experts Are Split

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: May 15, 2026

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Actress Jamie Chung Is Raising Her Twin Boys The Analog Way — And She’s Not Alone

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: May 14, 2026

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One Of The Biggest School Districts In The U.S. Just Slashed Screen Time

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: April 24, 2026

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Influencer’s ‘Controversial’ Decision To Not Allow Her Kids Phones, Despite Them Having Social Media, Sparks Screen-Time Debate

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: April 24, 2026

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This School Psychologist Is Rating Kids’ TV In A New Way And It’s Incredible

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: April 10, 2026

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Teens Lives Are Online And So Is Their Peer Pressure According To A New Poll

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: March 23, 2026

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Parents Limit Screen Time & Want Schools To Do The Same

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: March 11, 2026

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Millennial & Gen Z Parents Hope To Reverse Screen Time Trend

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: February 11, 2026

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Try These Simple Methods To End Screen Time Without Meltdowns

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: January 15, 2026

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Your Child’s Bond With Their Favorite Cartoon Characters Teaches Valuable Lessons

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: January 14, 2026

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What Is Phubbing? And Why It Can Negatively Impact Your Kids

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: October 6, 2025

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Study Finds One Parenting Trait Strongly Reduces Risk of Internet Addiction

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: August 9, 2025

Michelle Obama lays out screen time rules

Screen Time: Michelle Obama Shares Her Views On Setting Limits

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: July 1, 2025

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School Shootings May Be Hurdle For Passing Cell Phone Bans

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: September 8, 2024

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The Link Between Early Tablet Use & Anger Issues? Researchers Find Concerning Correlation

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: August 15, 2024