By Device

Every device has its own challenges. Here's what works for each.

Tablets (iPad, Kindle Fire, Android)Tablets are the most common kid device because they feel safer than phones. They are also the hardest to limit because e... SmartphonesWhen a kid gets a phone is one of the biggest parenting decisions of the decade. Smartphones combine social media, gamin... Television and StreamingTV is the original kid screen, and the one most parents underestimate now. Streaming autoplay, algorithmic recommendatio... Gaming Consoles (Xbox, PlayStation, Switch)Console gaming is its own category. The games are deeper, the social layer is real (voice chat with strangers), and the ... Computers and LaptopsLaptops live in the gray zone: schoolwork AND entertainment, productive AND distracting. The line between learning and s... Smartwatches for KidsKid smartwatches (Apple Watch, Fitbit, Gizmo) feel like a safer alternative to phones. They are, sort of. They also add ...