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Parent’s guide to VR headsets and VR games for kids

Learn how to choose the best VR headsets for kids and teens, the benefits and risks of VR gaming, and virtual reality safety tips for keeping kids safe online and in their play spaces.
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GenAI for kids: How to explain it to young kids, preteens and teens
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09/09/2025
GenAI for kids: How to explain it to young kids, preteens and teens

Ready to talk about AI with your kids? Get some age-appropriate ways to explain GenAI to Gen Z. An internet safety expert shares her top talking points.

09/02/2025
From teen group chats to canceled hangouts: Keeping up with your kid’s plans

Here are some expert tips for decoding the digital shift and staying connected with your teens group chats and plans without cramping their style.

08/26/2025
How to get comfortable with parental controls—one device at a time

Parental Controls—One Device and App at a Time. These simple steps can help you gain experience with parental controls and build confidence in protecting your kids online.

08/25/2025
What if a single number could ring your family when it matters most?

Family Line is a feature in the Verizon Family app available with a Verizon Family Plus account that can help urgent calls and voice messages get to the right person at the right time.

Parent-proven tip

When you begin a conversation, make sure that everyone is fed, rested and in a relatively good mood.

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Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, JD

Milovidov is a global speaker on Internet safety, leads parenting workshops and coaches parents on best practices in the digital age.

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