You’ve said yes to the phone. Now comes the part no one tells you about. Between creating accounts, turning on location sharing, figuring out which filter to enable, and deciding how much screen time is actually reasonable — setting up a child’s first smartphone can feel like a second job. Most parents either rush through it and regret it later, or overthink it and never feel like...
Governments are quickly implementing stricter rules on kids’ social media access, reflecting their concern for children’s safety. In early March 2026, Indonesia announced plans to restrict children under 16 from certain “high-risk” platforms, and they aim to gradually deactivate these accounts starting March 28, depending on each platform’s risk level and how the plan unfolds...
If YouTube Shorts has become a constant urge to watch “just one more…” video, you’re not imagining things. Short-form videos are intentionally designed to make scrolling easy, especially when your child feels tired, bored, or wants to avoid a task. The aim isn’t to ban YouTube completely. Instead, it’s about replacing arguments with a consistent routine that your child can...
