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An age-based guide to parental controls and internet safety for kids

Learn how to manage parental control settings as your child ages, so they can learn to make better decisions and practice internet safety as they grow.
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The science of shared calm: How smartwatches help parents teach emotional regulation
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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.

11/04/2025
Built to click: Digital financial literacy for kids starts with the brain

Parents can teach kids digital financial literacy through gaming. Learn how to set budgets, use parental controls, and build money skills for smarter online spending.

Parent-proven tip

I like to let go of parental controls as they’re turning 16 or 17 ... because at 18, they’re going to be able to do whatever they want.

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Sarah Werle Kimmel

Sarah Werle Kimmel is a digital parenting coach and family tech expert.

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