Parenting in a Digital World

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      Think your teen has a hidden app? Get steps to keep them safe online.

      Kids may use hidden apps or secret accounts to get around rules. Learn why it happens and how to respond in ways that help keep kids safe online and build trust.
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      Parenting in a digital world
      04/21/2026
      Promposal ideas are everywhere online. But should they be?

      Creative promposal ideas can be fun, but they can also come with pressure. Here’s how to help your teen plan a promposal that’s thoughtful, private when it matters and safe to share.

      Parenting in a digital world
      04/14/2026
      Screen time guidelines: The new rules for raising kids with phones

      Wondering how much screen time is too much? Learn modern screen-time guidelines, plus tools and routines to help kids build healthier digital habits

      Parenting in a digital world
      04/09/2026
      Love always: Celebrating my son during Autism Acceptance Month

      Autism Acceptance Month: One mom shares what raising a child with autism has taught her, with insights on how to parent with understanding and support.

      Parenting in a digital world
      04/07/2026
      How to use real-time speed alerts to help teen drivers

      Verizon Family Plus now offers real-time speeding alerts. Here’s how the experts say parents can use it to support safe teen driving through better conversations and clear limits.

      The editorial team.

      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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