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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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From fambushing to location sharing: 5 questions to ask teens
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11/25/2025
From fambushing to location sharing: 5 questions to ask teens

Fambushing means using location sharing to surprise family, and it can blur the lines around privacy. Here, our experts share how to set boundaries, protect trust and use tech safely.

11/18/2025
The science of shared calm: How smartwatches help parents teach emotional regulation

Discover how smartwatches and wearable tech help families support kids’ emotional growth, routines and independence through co-regulation and shared tools.

11/12/2025
Tech gift guidance: Safety for first phones, watches and consoles

Learn how to make tech gifts safer for families, with screen-time tools, parental controls and digital safety tips that help kids build healthy online habits.

11/11/2025
How to manage a busy morning routine with timers and the Verizon Gizmo Watch 3

A cognitive specialist and parent of two shares her research-based strategies for using timers on the Gizmo Watch 3, leaving more time for connection—not corrections.

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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