Putting on a TV show can be a huge help for parents who just need a break, but too much screen time has a significant effect ...

I don’t think it’s just the future of TV — it is TV ... The company also navigated concerns from parents over what kids could see on the platform. The company says it limits data collection ...

And they can do it without kids ever needing to interact with a smartphone, iPad, or TV. There are lots of options ... National Geographic dinosaur, and “Playtime Puppy” Tonies as action ...

Yes, kids can get around them, but they’re an important first line of defense. They offer a helpful, though imperfect, barrier between our children and the vast world of TV and the Internet.