7 tips to be a role model of healthy technology to your kids Most parents fear they are setting a bad example in front of their children when it comes to technology use, and they are right. Sadly, it is often our children who are the first to let us know we’re spending too much time on… Leggi di più

One year ago we released our first annual report on children’s digital habits based on app activity during most of 2019. We also gave an early preview of 2020 as the Covid-19 pandemic hit and made an immediate impact on screen time. In last year’s research, we analyzed four app categories – online video, social media, gaming… Leggi di più

Is Free Fire safe for kids? What parents need to know about this ‘mobile game of the year’.  App RatingsQustodio: 18+ Apple: 12+Android: PEGI 12 (shows violence of a slightly more graphic nature towards fantasy characters or non-realistic violence towards human-like characters)Common Sense: 18+ Garena Free Fire, usually referred to as Free Fire or FF, was one… Leggi di più

How digital devices harm your child’s sleep and health, and 4 easy tips for creating better sleep habits It’s no secret that getting a good night’s sleep is one of the best things we can do for our brains and bodies. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics estimates that up to 50% of children and 40% of… Leggi di più

Una cosa è certa: se sei un genitore e tuo figlio ha accesso a Internet, ti serve uno strumento di controllo. Anche se sei molto, molto severo in casa, ammettiamolo: al giorno d'oggi è diventato praticamente impossibile imporre un divieto totale per l’accesso mondo online. I ragazzi sono completamente immersi nel digitale. Dagli smartphone ai computer portatili,… Leggi di più

How parents can recognize, reduce, and manage anxiety in children and teens As the coronavirus pandemic continues, anxiety levels continue to run high for children and adults alike. Both anecdotal and research evidence point to increasing levels of anxiety for children and teens during this difficult period. In my clinic I am seeing many more children and… Leggi di più

Is Marco Polo safe for kids? What parents need to know about this ‘built to be good for you’ video messaging app.  Marco Polo RatingsApple: 4+Android: PEGI 3 (suitable for all ages)Common Sense: 13+Qustodio: 13+ or 10+ with parental supervision Marco Polo, is one of many communication apps along the lines of Zoom, Houseparty and SnapChat to… Leggi di più

Negli ultimi mesi, a seguito dello straordinario aumento di popolarità dei Chromebook, molti genitori come te hanno ci chiesto aiuto per supervisionare i dispositivi dei propri figli. Com’era prevedibile, questo è dovuto principalmente a un aumento senza precedenti della didattica a distanza e per noi è stato un piacere rispondere alla vostra richiesta. Dopo un'attenta pianificazione e… Leggi di più

Current data protection laws by themselves are not enough. Here’s what every parent needs to know to help keep their kids’ identity safe online. Most parents today were able to grow up without a digital record of their childhood. Their children, however, will not. Kids today, and of the future, will be tied to their online identities.… Leggi di più

Social media puts enormous social pressure on kids today. This digital resilience toolkit with a focus on social media will help you make sure your child is ready to deal with it. By Georgie Powell, Digital Wellbeing Expert and founder of Space and Sentient Digital. This is the second half of look at the importance of helping… Leggi di più