For many parents, smartwatches have quietly moved from novelty gift to everyday necessity. These wrist-sized devices help families stay connected, especially when kids are away from home. But when it ...

This year my oldest daughter entered the tweens, and with a move to a new state this summer and a new school, it felt like the right time for her to have a way to get a hold of family (and vice versa) ...

All parents want to know that their child is healthy, active, and most importantly, safe. But staying informed about your child’s well-being throughout the day can be challenging. You might often ...

A big advantage of giving a child a smartwatch is that it saves you from having to buy a smartphone while still providing a direct line to your kid. This can be especially helpful for parents managing ...

In a digital age where staying connected is more crucial than ever, parents increasingly seek ways to maintain communication with their children without using smartphones. For those reluctant to give ...

Smartwatches are only getting more and more advanced. But as it continues to pack in features for fitness tracking and productivity, Google’s Fitbit is innovating in a new way: It’s releasing a line ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Smart watches for kids have become an essential item for many families. For parents, these devices can be ...

In China, parents are buying smartwatches for children as young as 5, connecting them to a digital world that blends socializing with fierce competition.

Many parents and caregivers face a modern-day technological dilemma: They want to stay connected with their kids but aren’t ready to give them a smartphone. One alternative is a smartwatch designed ...

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