Parenting in a Digital World

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How to use Smart Family: From their first phone to their first drive

Verizon offers the Smart Family app as a tool that can encourage safe and healthy digital habits across all ages and stages of childhood development.

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Parenting in a Digital World

08/01/2023

How to manage a busy morning routine with timers and the Gizmo Watch 3

A cognitive specialist and parent of two shares her research-based strategies for using timers on the Gizmo Watch 3, leaving more time for connection—not corrections.

Parenting in a Digital World

07/27/2023

Last minute summer camp ideas.

If you’re a parent looking for last-minute summer camp ideas, we can help. Check out the free, interactive activities available on Verizon Innovative Learning HQ.

Parenting in a Digital World

07/19/2023

How to set realistic expectations for your aspiring content creator

Are you wondering how to help your young content creator find success? Here’s how to set up expectations and screen time boundaries for video creation and sharing, from a parent who’s been through it.