Parenting in a Digital World

Research-based strategies,
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      Built-in parental controls might not be enough. Here is why a layered approach matters.

      Internet safety for kids isn’t one setting. Learn how layered parental control settings, router controls, and kids phone monitoring help block adult content.
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      Parenting in a digital world
      01/20/2026
      You just got a parental control notification. What should you do next?

      Your reaction matters when it comes to parental control notifications. A mother-son duo shares research-backed advice on how to talk with your kids when you receive one of these alerts.

      Parenting in a digital world
      01/15/2026
      A parent’s guide to using voice search to boost kids’ learning

      As voice search becomes a go-to tool for kids, parents can learn how to use voice assistants and voice-activated devices to support learning and curiosity.

      Parenting in a digital world
      01/06/2026
      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 text abbreviations and slang every parent should know.

      Parenting in a digital world
      12/18/2025
      Six holiday cybersecurity tips for travelling with families

      Give your trip a safety check: device updates, safer Wi-Fi habits, emergency steps and key Verizon travel settings. Motherish co-host Karen Comas shares her simple holiday cybersecurity tips.

      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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