Ultimately, parents should consider what they want to get out of their kids’ smartwatches, whether that’s a fitness tracker, ...

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) ...

The debate over when to give a child their first mobile device is shifting. Parents are increasingly hesitant to hand over ...

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Xplora's newest smartwatch for kids age 4–11, the XGO2, includes a step tracker that gamifies step tracking to encourage physical activity. Kids earn "coins" for every 1,000 steps taken, which can be ...

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

As a parent, you’ve probably wondered if it’s time to give your child their first smartwatch. You want them to stay connected, but you also want peace of mind knowing they’re safe and not distracted.

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Google is looking to gamify physical activity for kids 7 and older with a smartwatch that also provides a digital tether to their parents. In other words, the Fitbit Ace LTE, which debuted Wednesday, ...

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 ...

My sister says her co-workers spend their whole lunch hour scrolling on their phones. Kids also do that from what I've heard. A smartwatch could be the answer. A Lyft driver told me he bought T-Mobile ...