Tin Can, a Seattle-based startup, is using a retro-inspired phone design to create a way for kids to communicate that doesn't involve screens.

At the same time, they were adamant that kids not have too much access to social media, websites, games, or group chats and that the phone not be a distraction. I also personally tested five of the ...

I always imagined I'd be the type of parent who was strict about screen time, but it's hard to manage when I'm not setting a good example for them.

As I feel myself needing to phone a friend more and more when it comes to general knowledge questions, I can't be the only one who feels a bit of a silly goose since becoming a parent?

Giving your child their first smartphone feels like a milestone, but it can quickly become overwhelming. Between choosing the right device, setting up parental controls, and teaching online safety, ...

Samsung phones come packed with preinstalled apps - and some do more harm than good. Here are five you might want to remove to save storage and boost performance.

A new parental control app from Sony called PlayStation Family allows you to control how and when your children play on their PS4 or PS5.

Part of one of the most accessible paths of the Catskills’ O&W Rail Trail, bike or hike this well-maintained segment that passes through woodlands and wetlands. Shady parts and attractions like ...

I lost my job then 2 of my 3 kids left for school. Overnight, my calendar cleared and my phone stopped buzzing. The shift was harder than I expected.

Protect all your devices, without slowing them down. It can happen without warning. Your child clicks on a link, chats with someone who seems friendly, or fills out a form that looks like a contest ...

Whatever After' author Sarah Mlynowski and her family lost their home in the January 2025 Palisades fire. What happened next would test all of them ...