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How to set up parental controls on Kindle Paperwhite
If you purchase a Kindle Paperwhite for your child to enjoy reading books, you may want to make a few adjustments. Depending on your child’s age, you can enable parental controls with a password. Then, allow or disallow specific settings, create Kindle FreeTime, choose books for them to read, and more.
Here’s how to set up the parental controls on your Kindle Paperwhite.
The best coloring apps for adults and kids on Mac
Discover the top coloring apps for both adults and kids on Mac, offering a creative outlet for all ages to unwind and express themselves digitally.
Facebook confirms it’s building a version of Instagram for kids under 13
Facebook has confirmed that it is “exploring” building a version of Instagram for children because many kids under the age of 13 are interested in joining the photo-sharing platform.
The best free language learning apps for kids on iPhone and iPad
Check out these language learning apps for kids to introduce your child to a new language on their iPhone or iPad.
A new “Apple for Kids” section is now available on the Apple Support website
Apple has published a new section on its dedicated support website that's completely dedicated to parents, featuring helpful resources about related features such as parental controls, Ask to Buy, Family Sharing, Apple Cash Family, Screen Time and so forth.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS:
A new support portal for parents. It provides links to existing resources. Parental controls and more are included. A useful resource for parentsFound at support.apple.com/apple-for-kids/, it includes relevant links to Apple's existing support resources, making it a one-stop-shop for parents managing kids' Apple experiences.
At the very top, you get links for managing your family group with the Family Sharing feature, including setting up the feature on the child's device. Further down the webpage, you'll find relevant links for setting up Apple Cash Family so you can send cash to a child. Parents will also find links leading to Apple's support instructions detailing how to turn on Ask to Buy.
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With the Ask to Buy feature enabled, your kids have the freedom to make their own choices while still controlling their spending. The family organizer can use their own device to approve or decline these Ask to Buy requests from a notification. For example, if a child wants to buy an app, the family approver can see the app and decide whether to allow it.
This feature is on by default for any children under 13.
Other sub-sections on the webpage provide links to set up Apple devices, including configuring an Apple Watch for a family member without an iPhone, using Family Setup, as well as prevent unwanted in-app purchases, set limit for kids with Screen Time and more.
The best music apps for kids on iPhone and iPad
Discover some of the best music apps for your kids so they can listen to, sign along, or make their own music, ensuring a healthy mix of entertainment and creativity.
The best AR apps for kids on iPhone and iPad
Augmented reality apps are just cool. And we’ve shown you some educational AR apps along with those to help you spruce up your living space. So why not let the kiddos in on the fun?
Here are some terrific iPhone and iPad AR apps for kids. They let your little one experience technology in a unique way with objects and characters they feel like they can reach out and touch. Heck, you might have as much fun with these apps as they do!
How to create an Apple ID for your child
In this guide, we will show you how to create an Apple ID or iCloud ID for your child so they can have their own Apple ID account on their iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Mac and take full advantage of the features that come with it.
The best apps for kids to learn sight words on iPhone and iPad
Teaching children to recognize sight words is important when they’re just learning to read. Knowing those common words that they can spot easily and not have to sound out helps them focus on tougher words.
For helping the youngster in your life, you can download sight word apps for iPhone and iPad. These digital tools can reinforce what they learn from you and their teachers. Plus, apps like these give them fun and entertaining ways to learn, which makes education more interesting.
Take a look at this list of apps for kids to learn sight words and see which one or more you think your child would enjoy!
The best apps for tracing letters on iPhone and iPad for kids
Looking for apps to teach your kid how to trace letters and numbers? We've listed some of the best iPhone and iPad apps for tracing letters that help your child learn to write.
Go inside the making of “Becoming You,” Apple’s new docuseries on childhood development
Apple TV+ yesterday shared a making-of video for “Becoming You,” a six-part global docuseries that deals with childhood development and spans 11 countries around the globe.