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      What are the new rules of phone etiquette?

      Get quick tips for teaching your kids the new rules of phone etiquette, featuring insights from Alanna Powers of the Family Online Safety Institute.
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      Parenting in a Digital World
      04/15/2025
      What to know about Verizon’s family locator apps and monitoring devices for kids

      Here’s what parents should know about the Verizon devices and apps that can help monitor kids’ locations while providing real-time alerts, notifications and more.

      Parenting in a Digital World
      04/08/2025
      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 things seem to go awry.

      Parenting in a Digital World
      04/01/2025
      Deepfakes are getting smarter. Teach kids to outsmart them.

      AI-generated images are so convincing that deepfakes are on the rise, fueling scams, cyberbullying and misinformation. Here, a family tech expert explains how to discover the fakes.

      Parenting in a Digital World
      03/25/2025
      How to use Verizon Family to monitor your child’s texting activity

      Is your kid texting late at night or avoiding friends? Verizon Family helps you identify patterns without invading privacy. A family tech expert shares tips on text monitoring.

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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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