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New poll reveals how little freedom kids have today—and why experts say it’s hurting them

Digital devices are deeply embedded in modern childhood, and the Harris Poll shows just how much they shape kids’ daily lives.

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Joanna Gaines shares simple but GENIUS family screen time rule

It's always the simplest ideas that work the best, isn't it?

Updated Jan. 31, 2022
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The best tech gifts for the *entire* family

From coding playsets to Google home, check out our favorites.

Updated Nov. 01, 2018

5 features parents should know about Apple iOS 12’s parental controls

There's a new one called Downtime you might want to check out.

Updated Feb. 25, 2025

Tech for kids isn’t ‘bad’—it just needs to be used carefully

Technology is a necessary component of modern life, but nothing replaces one-on-one interaction with a human.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Small kids are spending 10x more time in front of small screens

The good news: TV time is down for the littlest of kiddos versus 2011. ?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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