Wireless Wednesday: Tech safety for the holidays with Apple

Kids often unwrap new devices this time of year, and many parents are taking a closer look at how to set them up safely. Simple steps during the first setup can automatically ensure age-appropriate experiences that align with parents’ values and parenting styles, including creating a child account, enabling parental controls, and taking advantage of other tools that support online safety.

Parents are also thinking about the type of screen time their kids get. There are many apps that encourage creativity and learning, and parents can check privacy and communication settings, review app access and set limits to encourage healthy habits.

Apple’s Trisha Tierney is here to discuss some of the hottest devices on families’ wish lists this holiday season, and share some of the top tips and tools for parents to foster safe online experiences for their children.

Topics:

What Apple products are available this holiday season?

Whether new or hand-me-down, what are the best tips for setting up a device for a child?

What steps can parents take to protect their kids in digital spaces?

Where can we go to learn more?

What features should parents look for when choosing devices that encourage creativity and learning?

Trisha Tierney is a Senior Product Marketing Manager at Apple. With more than a decade of experience helping to shape the products that Apple creates and the stories behind them, she’s now focusing on Apple’s robust suite of tools for parents and children.

This interview opportunity is provided by Apple