Parenthood gives you no shortage of things to worry about, and digital devices are no exception. In addition to predators stalking children online, you also have to watch out for misused apps and accidental purchases, while making sure your kid stays engaged with the world around them. On top of everything else, you have to worry about your child breaking an expensive electronic device, so you might want to pick up a used iPad® they can play with. Here are a few ways to introduce your child to digital technology.

3 Tips for Introducing Your Children to Digital Devices

1. Supervise Their Browsing

Until your children are old enough to understand what they should and shouldn’t do, never let them surf the web or play games alone. Not only are they vulnerable to online predators, but many games are designed to make in-app purchases as easy as possible. Getting a used iPad and activating the parental controls will keep your child from accidentally spending money on upgrading dinosaurs in Jurassic World^™, but there’s no substitute for direct supervision.

2. Make It Educational

Developers on every platform offer a variety of fun, educational games designed for children of all ages. These apps will satisfy your child’s yearning for screen time and make learning spelling, math, or reading skills entertaining and engaging.

3. Limit Screen Time

As fun and useful as digital devices can be, they can also be addictive, especially for young children. To ensure they make time for other activities, limit their screen time to no more than two hours per day, and put the device away when the time is up. On Apple^® products, you can restrict the daily usage of certain apps or the entire device by going to “Settings,” “General,” “Accessibility,” and then clicking on “Guided Access.”

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