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      5 steps to create an effective emergency action plan for kids

      Teach kids an emergency action plan with these five steps. Help them identify emergencies, use tech like smart devices and confidently call 911, all through clear communication and regular practice.
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      911 | Emergency Action Plan
      Parenting in a Digital World
      11/20/2024
      Verizon Consumer CEO: Family first, phones second - Holiday Rules of Engagement

      How do you manage family screen time during the busy holiday season? Sampath shares tips to set healthy device boundaries while staying connected and spreading cheer.

      Parenting in a Digital World
      11/12/2024
      The 2024 holiday tech gift guide for families

      You’ll love the look on their faces when they open these. Getting ready for the holiday season was never so easy using this guide for tech gifts.

      Parenting in a Digital World
      11/05/2024
      Text abbreviations and acronyms every parent should know

      Say what? Find out what your tweens and teens are really saying over text and on social media with our list of common abbreviations and slang every parent should know.

      Parenting in a Digital World
      10/29/2024
      What parents need to know about the new Verizon Family app

      There’s a new app for busy Verizon families that has more location-monitoring options, a new feature called Safe Walk and premium features like roadside assistance.

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      Sharing a mix of research-based strategies and parent proven tips.

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        Parent-proven tip

        When is my child ready for a smartphone? It’s not about the specific age. Kids need to form a sense of identity outside of technology—not with technology.

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

        Bea is a Board-Certified Cognitive Specialist, parenting coach, national speaker, and author of "Our Neurodivergent Journey."

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