Mar 19, 2026
By Ted Selker, PhD, and Ellen Shay Reviewed by Meril Platzer, MD, a board-certified neurologist, and Sadie M. Randle, Ed.D, an autism and neurodiversity researcher and educator. Online communication can be an empowering tool for children and teens on the autism...
Jul 20, 2025
What are parental controls and what do they do? There are a variety of control tools and monitoring tools available to parents. Some are software products or mobile apps that you buy or subscribe to. Others are free, and some are already present on your phone,...
Jun 25, 2025
By Hina Talib, MD and Larry Magid, Ed.D. Instagram’s algorithm, which ranks and recommends posts based on your past activity, tries to show you what it thinks you’ll like—but sometimes it misses the mark. If your feed feels overwhelming, repetitive or just not “you,”...
Jun 25, 2025
By Hina Talib, MD and Larry Magid, Ed.D. Social media is where teens connect, create, and express themselves—but it’s also a space filled with challenges, from online drama to digital comparison traps. As parents, our concerns about social media are valid—we all want...
Nov 14, 2024
Meta Horizon Worlds is now available for teens ages 13 to 17 and children ages 10 to 12 (age may vary by region) with a parent-managed Meta account. Created by Meta (formerly Facebook) for Meta Quest mixed reality headsets, mobile devices and web browsers, Meta...
Nov 14, 2024
Meta Quest headsets have long been available for adults and teens. Thanks to the introduction of parent-managed Meta accounts, preteens aged 10-12 (age may vary by region) can also enjoy next-generation experiences on Meta Quest. A parent-managed Meta account for...
