Digital parenting young children (3-8)

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From teen group chats to canceled hangouts: Keeping up with your kid’s plans
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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.

08/19/2025
WATCH NOW: Mel Robbins’ five tips for achieving phone-life balance as a family

Verizon teamed up with Mel Robbins to develop five expert tips to help your family build a healthy relationship with tech. Mel Robbins’ five tips for achieving phone-life balance as a family

Parent-proven tip

At 6:30 PM we shut down screen time. Then it’s family time with a serotonin-inducing routine that’s designed to help us all get a good night’s sleep.

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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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