If your child has asked for a social media account, you’re not alone.

While social media apps are undeniably part of growing up today, allowing your kids access to them brings risks that many families would rather not take too early.

That’s why parents everywhere are trying to decide when the right time comes to hand over that kind of responsibility. But the answer isn’t simple.

Parenting is difficult in the digital age, when a world of information—both helpful and harmful—is available at your children’s fingertips. But there is a silver lining.

The mindless gaze. We’ve all seen it, and many of us have done it ourselves. But when our children are staring at screens for hours, it brings a whole new level of worry for parents: “How much time should my kid spend in front of a screen?” 

Raising children in a tech-savvy world brings unique challenges, especially when it comes to introducing devices. For parents weighing the leap to a smartphone, the Xplora X6Play smartwatch offers a safe, kid-friendly alternative packed with features that promote connectivity, safety and peace of mind.

The X6Play is the ideal first device for young children who aren’t ready for a smartphone but still need to stay connected. For parents, it’s a way to introduce children to technology gradually.

Navigating your teenager's relationship with technology can feel like sailing uncharted waters. As parents, we want to empower our teens with the benefits of technology while safeguarding them from its potential pitfalls. How do we give them access to conveniences like easy car navigation with the touch of a finger, yet protect them from dangers such as online bullying and predators?

Our kids are more impressionable than we sometimes like to think. That’s why setting a positive example for them to follow is so important. In order for those good habits to stick, parents have to walk the talk — and that includes being mindful of how you use technology when they're around. Here are some tips to follow.