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Insights, advice, and everything you need for raising kids in a digital world. Get the latest here on the blog!
Verizon Gizmo Watch: What You Should Know
The Verizon Gizmo Watch is a well-marketed and relatively well known product in the kids' smartwatch space, but the reviews on it's own website tell a different story. Here's a few of the reasons the Verizon Gizmo Watch never quite took off.
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Best Art YouTube Channels
Looking to ignite artistic creativity in your child? As always, YouTube is a great place to find inspiration and knowledge. We've got a list of our favorite YouTube channels for all the kid-friendly art you can dream of. Check it out! You just might help your child discover their passion.
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10 Reasons Why a Kids Smart Watch is Better than a Smartphone
Thinking of buying your child their first smartphone? As a parent, you probably know other parents whose elementary-school aged kids have smartphones. Many parents want their kids to have a phone so they can contact and keep track of them. But there's a better solution than smartphones designed for adults. We have everything you need to know to feel confident putting off the iPhone in favor of the kids smartwatch.
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Child on Swing with COSMO Smartwatch
Remember when you were a kid and your parents worried you were spending too much time watching TV instead of participating in more active play? Now that you’re a parent, those concerns have multiplied, because screens aren’t just on your TV anymore.
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Apps for Outdoors
Take a look at our top ranked parent go-to apps for getting kids out of doors and adventuring! This guide will be your go-to for the summer! 
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Web Safety for Kids
Learning web safety is an important part of growing up in a digital world, and this blog has some helpful tips to make sure you and your child are set up for success.
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gps tracker for kids
Today, parents worry about their kids’ safety, and digital devices have only added to those concerns. Some parents are tempted to buy their young kids a cell phone simply because they want the option to track their child’s whereabouts, but this can leave kids vulnerable to online predators or any stranger who calls their phone. Instead, consider a gps tracker for kids, so you’ll always know where your child is without the risks of giving them a smartphone too soon.
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Character Modeling Entertainment
The shows your kids watch and the characters they look up to are more important than you might think. Here's our list of the best shows to help your child look up to the right characters!
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COSMO kids smart watch pink

Everyone you know has a phone number that you can call anytime. Everyone except your youngest, most vulnerable family members -- your kids.

It is a sign of our digitally connected times that not being connected feels unusual. If your friend or your spouse doesn’t answer your calls, you begin to worry. But many families do not give their kids phones because of the myriad dangers that come from being over-connected too young.

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Ideas to safely celebrate Halloween

Tomorrow is Halloween! Are you ready? Like almost everything else in 2020, this Halloween will be markedly different from those of years past. Health experts recommend skipping trick-or-treating so that everyone can practice social distancing.

This means costume parties and gatherings are off the table too. So what can you do to get in the spooky spirit? We’ve gathered the best ideas to celebrate Halloween while staying safe. Read on!

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