Enough is enough. Frustrated parents who are fed up with their young teens’ excessive screen time are turning to drastic measures, like signing them up for curated digital detox programs at camps like Reset Summer Camp. This isn’t your ordinary summer camp. This time away from home for minors aged 13 to 18 is meant … Read more
A groom stranded from his own wedding still appeared and wed via iPad – and was even photoshopped into the official pictures later. Ross Evans and Drew Hoffman saw plans for their $47K (£35K) big day left in turmoil when Drew’s visa delays saw him stuck in the USA. They realized unexpected red tape would … Read more
When it comes to NYC dining, mom Jamie Boxer doesn’t kid around. The Brooklynite is one in the expanding pack of parents proudly “restaurant training” their tykes to eat, drink, be merry and behave in public spaces — strictly sans digital distractions or temper tantrums. “I love New York City dining. We have some of the best … Read more
Kids can’t “Just Say No” to the high of WiFi. The bewitching buzz of being online — be it via an iPad, cellphone or computer — is like a narcotic to Gen Alpha kiddos. Now, parents fear their perennially online offspring are devolved into digital drug addicts due to the prevalence of modern technology, per … Read more
We all likely know an iPad kid… but this? This is a whole iPad family. A mom has sparked controversy online after revealing the staggering number of screens in her household. Bailey Daugh shared her haul on TikTok, and it’s likely enough to launch a small tech startup. Or at least lose a charger daily. iPads for everyone! “We are a family of … Read more
A child in a 1941 photo appears to be holding an iPad — and viewers are shocked. The picture, taken by Farm Security Administration photographer Edwin Rosskam, captured a group of people of color patiently waiting in line to enter a movie theater on the South Side of Chicago. While the photo may look inconspicuous … Read more
There should be no phoning it in as a parent. Screen-addicted moms and dads are ruining their kids’ language development skills by typing, texting, tweeting and TikTokking, new data warns. “Parental techno-reference — regular disruption of face-to-face interactions between parents and children due to the use of a screen device — has an impact on child mental … Read more
There’s a simple act that can give away your age, and Generation Z is making fun of you for doing it. Think about this: If you’re purchasing a plane ticket, an item over $500, or perhaps a big white goods purchase like a fridge, do you do it on your phone or your computer? If … Read more
There’s a tyke-nology problem. It’s no secret that too much screen time can negatively impact developing minds. However, now Swedish health officials say that toddlers should be banned from using digital media and TV completely, claiming it can lead to poor sleep, mental health issues and other problems. The country’s Public Health Agency specifically recommended … Read more
An Australian woman’s desperate plea for advice about her nephew has gone viral after she shared her observations on the AITA Reddit forum. She describes how her sister and husband have a 10-year-old boy who she calls “Jimothy” that she looks after on occasional weekends and mornings. It was about a year ago when she first noticed a … Read more
They’ve become iPad pros. Preschoolers who use a tablet to entertain themselves may not learn to manage their emotions, leading to angry outbursts, which prompt their parents to give them a tablet to quiet them down. Researchers from the Université de Sherbrooke in Canada detailed this “deleterious” cycle Monday in JAMA Pediatrics. The study authors … Read more
A mom who took away her child’s Apple device is documenting the aftermath on TikTok. Stephany Faublas is a 34-year-old single mom who recently swapped her 5-year-old daughter’s iPad for educational activities. The content creator and recruiter from Charlotte, North Carolina, noticed her daughter, Cadence Gray, was spending a little too much time looking at a screen, … Read more
They’re putting the “eye” in iPhone. Apple users will soon be able to control their iPhones and iPads with their eyes after the tech giant unveiled an array of new accessibility features for their products. “Eye Tracking,” which is designed for users with physical disabilities, will be powered by Artificial Intelligence and won’t require any … Read more
Enraged parents of a Texas first-grader say their daughter was forced to perform a sex act on another student in the classroom as other students looked on — and as one recorded the horrifying assault on a school-issued iPad. About 200 infuriated parents protested outside the administrative offices of the Plainview Independent School District on … Read more
He’s one proud papa. A father busted his little one being naughty — and not in the way you’d expect. Warren Tansey filmed the moment he confronted his 6-year-old son Acer for downloading a racy image of a “bunny girl” to his iPad. In a now-viral Twitter video with nearly 50,000 views, Warren was hysterical … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Ladies and gentlemen, it’s new iPad season. How often have you been sitting at work, the airport, or a friend’s place, peering over their shoulder as they tap their tablet? That should be me tapping, you think to … Read more