Many parents and caregivers face a modern-day technological dilemma: They want to stay connected with their kids but aren’t ready to give them a smartphone. One alternative is a smartwatch designed specifically for kids.

Parents can use an app on their phones to track their child’s location, approve contacts and manage other controls.

Kids smartwatches offer a lot of the same communication benefits as a smartphone, like calling and texting, but with more security, privacy and control by the parents.

Kids love devices and gadgets – usually yours! And while sharing your gadgets can be cute at first, at a certain point, it becomes a teensy bit annoying.

Parents can use an app on their phones to track their child’s location, approve contacts and manage other controls.