Parenting in a Digital World

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      Deepfakes are getting smarter. Teach kids to outsmart them.

      AI-generated images are so convincing that deepfakes are on the rise, fueling scams, cyberbullying and misinformation. Here, a family tech expert explains how to discover the fakes.
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      Parenting in a Digital World
      03/25/2025
      How to use Verizon Family to monitor your child’s texting activity

      Is your kid texting late at night or avoiding friends? Verizon Family helps you identify patterns without invading privacy. A family tech expert shares tips on text monitoring.

      Parenting in a Digital World
      03/19/2025
      Verizon Digital Wellness Summit: Helping your kids unplug

      At Verizon’s Digital Wellness Summit, Sowmyanarayan Sampath, EVP & Consumer Group CEO, shared five ways that parents can help kids build healthier digital habits, starting today.

      Parenting in a Digital World
      03/18/2025
      What makes someone a trusted contact for your child’s phone or smartwatch?

      Does your child know what a trusted contact is? Learn how to set up emergency contacts on their phone and help them choose the right people to have on their list.

      Parenting in a Digital World
      03/11/2025
      An age-based guide to parental controls and internet safety for kids

      Learn how to manage parental control settings as your child ages, so they can learn to make better decisions and practice internet safety as they grow.

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      Sharing a mix of research-based strategies and parent proven tips.

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        Parent-proven tip

        When is my child ready for a smartphone? It’s not about the specific age. Kids need to form a sense of identity outside of technology—not with technology.

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        Beatrice (Bea) Moise, M.S., BCCS

        Bea is a Board-Certified Cognitive Specialist, parenting coach, national speaker, and author of "Our Neurodivergent Journey."

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