A–Z Glossary

Screen-free bedtime routine

A predictable period without device use before sleep that helps protect bedtime routines and reduce late-night technology use.

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Healthy technology habits children

Healthy technology habits children

Technology habits are developmental, not moral Healthy technology routines for children begin with a realistic view of child development. Children are still building inhibitory control, reward sensitivity, attention shifting, and emotional self-regulation. Digital media is designed to be stimulating, immediate, and easy to continue, so a child who protests when a game or video ends […]

Balancing family and technology

Balancing family and technology

Technology is part of family life Family technology balance begins with an honest premise: digital media is not simply an outside threat entering the home. It is often woven into caregiving, education, employment, entertainment, safety, and social connection. A child may use a tablet for school reading, a messaging app to coordinate a sports pickup, […]

Technology products for children explained

Technology products for children explained

What counts as a technology product for children? Technology products for children include much more than a tablet or smartphone. Common examples are laptops used for schoolwork, e-readers, game consoles, handheld gaming devices, child-oriented cameras, smart speakers, GPS-enabled watches, activity trackers, connected toys, virtual-reality headsets, and communication or accessibility devices. Some products are designed specifically […]

Tech buying mistakes parents

Tech buying mistakes parents

Buying before identifying the need One of the most common mistakes is purchasing a device before defining the problem it is meant to solve. A child may not need a smartwatch if the actual concern is occasional communication after school. A tablet may be unnecessary if a school already provides a managed device. A voice […]