KidBrief Editorial Team

At home, Phones & screens

Best tablet for kids in 2026: Fire Kids vs. iPad vs. Galaxy Tab

Fire Kids, iPad or Galaxy Tab? Compare kid tablets on ages, screens and parental controls, plus AAC tips for kids with autism or speech delays.
Phones & screens, School

Is Massachusetts banning phones in schools? Where the bill stands

Not yet. The Senate and House passed different phone bills, and a deal is stuck in conference. What each passed, the deadline and what parents can…
Phones & screens

Best first phone for kids in 2026: 7 safer picks, compared

Gabb, Pinwheel, Bark, TickTalk or Apple Watch? We compared 7 kid-safe phones and watches on calling, apps, GPS, parental controls and monthly plans.
At home, Phones & screens

What age should a child get a phone? What the experts really say

There’s no magic age, but most parents say 12 for a smartphone. Use our 10-point readiness checklist, safer first phones and a family phone contract.
At home

How to potty train a toddler: The 7-step plan (and when to wait)

Readiness signs, a 7-step potty training plan, fixes for regression, daycare and nighttime, plus extra help for autistic and speech-delayed kids.
At home

Picky eater toddler won’t eat? What’s normal and what actually works

Toddler won’t eat? Why appetite drops after age 1, the division of responsibility, 9 tactics that work, red flags and when feeding therapy can help.
Learning & development

Kindergarten readiness checklist: What teachers actually look for

The skills kindergarten teachers look for, a printable checklist, Massachusetts age cutoffs and registration, and what to do if your child isn’t ready.