Watches have changed a lot since we were kids. This leaves many parents wondering what is the latest technology in kids watches, and what’s the best option for their child? Should you choose a kids smartwatch with internet, a regular analog watch, or one with no internet access? Will your child want to wear the watch every day? Can you use it to communicate with them instead of buying them a smartphone? If you’re thinking, “What am I even looking for?” then keep reading to learn more about kids watches, and how to choose the right one for your child.
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Kids today are more exposed, more vulnerable, and more targeted than ever before. With the rapid rise of technology and smartphones, there's never been more reason for concern. These important statistics can help parents and guardians be aware of the dangers, and build a plan to help kids navigate the digital world.
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Today, more parents than ever are interested in kids tracking devices. In fact, one recent survey found that 47.6% of parents surveyed say they track their child’s location. With so many kid tracking device options out there, how do you know which features to look for? Read on to learn more about the best features to look for in tracking devices for kids.
It's not just that kids today are spending more time than ever in front of a screen. It's that they are also spending less time being active. Why does this matter? What are the long term consequences of lack of activity for kids? We have expert answers on both the physical and mental importance of keeping kids active.
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From Fortnite to the Floss dance, kids’ trends don’t always make sense, but they can definitely grab your child’s attention. While some trends only last until the stores are completely saturated with merchandise they’ll later mark down, the rising trend of smart watches for kids has a purpose and is here to stay.
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There was once a day when we as a society didn’t know what everyone else was doing, asking, and thinking. But today is not that day. Now we have this wonderful, complicated tool called Google. Google may be a trove of information, but finding the actual treasure of a good answer is hard. Find out not just what families are searching, but also answers and go-to resources for your family!
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Going back to school can be hard for kids in any year...and the past few years have been anything but normal. We all know it's been a challenging year for kids' mental health, and this fall, as parents send kids back to halls and classrooms, many kids may be feeling anxious. What can parent and guardians do? These 6 simple but powerful ideas can help kids not just survive, but thrive this fall.
If you're a parent, you likely have lots of questions about back to school this fall. What will school this year look like? Will there be masks? Will there even be in person classes? What is this new delta variant and what does it mean for my kids? We sat down with a pediatric nurse practitioner to ask what parents should know about “back to school” in a year that’s still anything but back to normal.
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Parenting can be an isolating thing. They say raising a child takes a village, but for parents, it can sometimes feel like an island - especially after a year like this. Here at COSMO, we’re absolutely committed to coming alongside incredible parents and guardians - and best of all, it’s not just us! But knowing where to start can be the hard part, so we’ve highlighted five of our absolute favorite resources - both nonprofits and companies - helping parents and guardians navigate the digital world with kids!
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Want to know more about COSMO's founding team? We sat down with Russell York and Michelle Ross to hear their stories, stretching from a 7th grade classroom to Afghanistan. But most of all, why they're passionate about family-first technology, kids smart watches, and what's ahead for COSMO.
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Something about the Olympics has a way of bringing out that wide-eyed wonder in all of us. After a year like no other, we could all use a bit of wonder couldn’t we? As a parent, how can you help your kids capture that special wonder? Fear not! We’ve got you covered with this Olympics guide for parents.
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Everyone knows it's hard to keep a secret, and we've REALLY been looking forward to letting this one out. Now, we can! Introducing the all-new JrTrack 2! We've believe together is better and that's why we built to JrTrack 2 kids smartwatch to be better than ever. Come see what's new and join the waitlist for a special discount!
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