Screen time for kids: Latest guidelines, by age, to help parents set healthy digital limits for the whole family Excessive screen timeEven before the Covid pandemic, screen time levels were already on the rise. When the lockdowns put our entire lives online from work and school to entertainment and shopping and even exercise, the average time we… En savoir plus

What parents need to know about YouTube Kids, one of the most popular apps designed for children YouTube Kids App RatingsQustodio:  5+ (with 20 min. Max & cowatching), 7+ (with 30-min. time limit)Apple: 4+ Android: PEGI 7 Common Sense: 7+ Intro to YouTube KidsIn 2015, Google launched YouTube Kids, a more contained environment than YouTube, to make it safer… En savoir plus

Psychologist, life coach and founder of Mobile Free Life, Joan Amorós explains biophilia, nature deficit order, attention restoration and forest baths. And, why it is so important for everyone to get outside, now more than ever. Updated July 2, 2021. Currently record-breaking heatwaves are affecting much of the US and other parts of the world. Please note… En savoir plus

What parents need to know about OnlyFans, the web platform synonymous with porn OnlyFans RatingsQustodio: 18+ Apple: not available on App Store due to X-rated contentAndroid: not available on Google Play due to X-rated contentCommon Sense: 18+ IntroLike many social platforms, OnlyFans leaped in popularity and use during the pandemic – from 17 million users in 2019 to… En savoir plus

How to keep your kids engaged and learning even when they aren’t in school — and avoid the Summer Slide The Summer SlideThe summer can be a great time for your kids to take a break from school and recharge their batteries. But have you ever felt like too many days go by where they don’t do… En savoir plus

Widespread use of personal audio technology and other smart devices is putting kids at risk for hearing loss. Get our tips on how to help avoid noise-induced hearing loss. Parents usually worry about how excessive screen time can lead to obesity, anxiety or depression, and poor vision. But they often forget about hearing. According to the CDC,… En savoir plus

What parents need to know about Roblox, one of the world’s most popular gaming apps for children Roblox App RatingsQustodio: 12+ (Set age to under 13 even for teens)Apple: 12+ (Offers in-app purchases)Android: PEGI 7 (Very mild violence, potentially scary for younger children)Common Sense: 13+ (Potential for some iffy content) Intro to RobloxRoblox is one of the… En savoir plus

Tips on how to protect your tweens and teens and talk to them about the legal and emotional risks of sharing sexual content online What is sexting?Sexting is a combination of sex and texting. Sexting stands for the act of sending sexual or erotic text messages or emails and it often also involves sending nude or seminude… En savoir plus

Help setting common screen time rules with your ex Parenting today is hard. And co-parenting is even harder. It’s difficult enough for two parents in the same house to agree on what the rules should be, and it’s arguably twice as hard for divorced or separated parents in different homes. In terms of screen time, two homes… En savoir plus

What parents need to know about this live-streaming app, from its Bits to its Whispers.  Twitch App RatingsQustodio: 13+ with co-watching, 15+ with an understanding of online risks  Apple: 17+ (Offers in-app purchases)Android: ! (Parental Guidance)Common Sense: 15+ (Some iffy content) Amazon-owned Twitch has exploded in popularity over the past few years and now averages 26.5 million daily… En savoir plus