Wondering if your child is ready for a phone? Explore expert tips on assessing responsibility, safety and communication.

There’s no web browser, though, no access to any social media, and you can see your child’s text messages and call history.

To use guided access on your iPhone, go to “settings,” select “accessibility” and turn on guided access. From there, you can ...

Smartphone-Free Childhood (SFC) is South Africa's first voluntary online petition for parents who do not want their children ...

Many kids get their first phone as a gift. In fact, according to a 2022 study in JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting, 59.1% of participants (kids ages 4-18) reported getting their first cellphone simply ...

This guide helps parents make informed choices when choosing the right phone for kids. The Right Age for a Child’s First Phone Parents often ask questions about the ideal age for giving their ...

"I wandered into a Verizon store. When I asked the salesperson which of the two in-store flip phones he’d recommend, he ...

Preteen sitting on the couch at home looking at her cellphone and smiling. Many kids get their first phone as a gift. In fact, according to a 2022 study in JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting ...

Spokeo analyzed phone ownership rates among children and heard from child development experts on determining cellphone readiness. Many kids get their first phone as a gift. In fact, according to a ...