Modern technologies like MacBook^® computers and iPhone^® devices offer many practical uses for child rearing. Maybe you keep your toddler occupied during road trips with the help of a tablet, or perhaps your preteen finds a laptop useful for schoolwork. While there are advantages to equipping your kids with cutting-edge Apple^® products, you want them to use electronics responsibly. 

3 Parenting Tips to Encourage Healthy Use of Apple Products 

1. Supervise Use 

Supervise your child’s electronics use while they are young to ensure they don’t stumble onto inappropriate websites, games, or apps. As they get older, parental controls can be used to bar certain content. Also, remove any payment information stored to the device or its accounts; some parents have gotten nasty surprises on their credit card bills due to in-app purchases made by overzealous young gamers.

2. Find Smart Uses 

Be proactive about helping your child find smart ways to use Apple products. There are loads of educational games and apps available for kids of all ages. Consider options such as an Elmo-led counting app for children under 5 and a game to help elementary-school kids learn the 50 states.

3. Limit Daily Usage

Tablets, smartphones, and laptops have many advantages, but you also want your child to experience the world beyond a screen. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends kids get at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day. Consider limiting their screen time to a set number of hours per day and encourage them to get active when they aren’t using electronics. 

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