kids & parenting

How old were you when you started donning a timekeeping companion? Do you remember who gave it to you? What color was it? A kid’s first watch can be a pretty big deal, as it feels like a symbolic transition into adulthood – and a great way to show off time-telling skills. Now it’s your turn to gift your favorite little ones their first watch. To gear up younger generations to value the versatility of wristwatches, you can share your appreciation for quality timepieces with your kids. Whether it’s your own children, younger siblings, nieces or nephews, here’s what to consider when buying kids watches . Finding the right time What’s the perfect age for a child’s first watch? It usually coincides with when they’re learning to read clocks and beginning to understand the concept of time. According to Scholastic, time begins to become less abstract around age 5, when kindergarten students begin to interact with calendars and clocks in the classroom. However, Parents Magazine pointed out that...

If you’re not sure where to start when buying the best kids’ smartwatch or you want to know more about which features to look out for, we’ve outlined the most important criteria to consider. Durability and design The best smartwatch for kids should be one that fits comfortably on smaller wrists and looks good enough to wear with pride. Many models in our list of best kids’ smartwatches offer a range of colors and patterns to help your child express their personality. Beyond the aesthetic, look for lightweight, durable designs, preferably with elastomer bands that are easy to clean, allowing your children to play with abandon. Features The features to look for when buying the best smartwatch for kids depend on what you – or your child – need it to do. Want to keep them active? Opt for the Garmin or Fitbit models in our list, or choose any kids’ smartwatch from a brand that specializes in fitness trackers for adults. Are your kids more interested in using the watch for entertainment or...

Getting ready to make the leap to purchase a smartwatch gps tracker  for your child? If so, you probably didn’t come to the decision easily as most of us are concerned about the level of screen consumption by our kids. The best smartwatches for kids display time, of course, but also offer perks for parents like emergency calling and GPS tracking to ease our anxious minds. Of course, plenty of them also come with games, selfie modes, music and texting. There are also time management options in some smartwatches to help hone those skills in otherwise distracted kids and activity tracking to encourage movement. There are hundreds of smartwatches out there, so to help you discover which will pair best with your child, we did the research and spoke with the screen and safety experts to find the best kids smartwatch . I’m also a consumer technology reporter, educator and author who has tested the latest watches, smartphones, tablets and more, for the last three decades, as well as a dot...