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5 things parents should know about kids and online gaming friendships
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02/17/2026
5 things parents should know about kids and online gaming friendships

A gaming research expert explains how gaming online shapes kids’ social lives both onscreen and off—and how parents can help keep kids safe in the gaming community.

02/09/2026
How to use Verizon Family to monitor your child’s texting activity

Is your kid texting late at night? Verizon Family helps you identify patterns without invading privacy. A family tech expert shares tips on monitoring your child’s texting.

02/03/2026
Teen dating apps: The upfront, no-snooping guide for today’s parent

Discover how teen dating apps are being used for teen dating, where teens meet, risks to watch for with teens on social media and expert strategies for open conversations about safety with your teen.

01/27/2026
Built-in parental controls might not be enough. Here is why a layered approach matters.

Internet safety for kids isn’t one setting. Learn how layered parental control settings, router controls, and kids phone monitoring help block adult content.

Parent-proven tip

First, I’ll ask him if he was being safe on the road. And if I need to show some backup as proof, I’ll show him what I see in the Smart Family app.

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Beatrice (Bea) Moise, M.S., BCCS

Patty is a senior manager of Verizon’s Smart Family product engineering team and a parent of two teen drivers.

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