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Kids may seem like tech experts, but they still need guidance from adults in their lives. That’s why Amazon offers a portfolio of products and services focused on the needs of kids and families. We’re here to help you create digital experiences you can feel good about.

How parents can use Alexa devices with their kids
Learn more about how parents and guardians can use Alexa devices with their children.
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ConnectSafely offers parents a guide to using Fire TV with the family
Learn how to access music, movies, and other content for the whole family with Amazon Fire TV.
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Experts offer tips for teaching young children how to use technology
According to a 2020 Pew Research Center survey, 61% of parents say that parenting is more difficult than it was 20 years ago, with many citing technology as the reason why.
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How to set up a Fire tablet to make it kid-friendly
Your Fire tablet is a great source of fun and entertainment. Here’s how to best set it up so your kids can enjoy it, too.
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Helping kids get a healthy start with a new Amazon device
Learn how to start conversations with your children about responsibly using Amazon devices.
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Amazon Kids' approach to family privacy and safety
We work tirelessly to earn our customers’ trust and have worked even harder to maintain it.
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5 tips for talking to your teen about their tech habits
Amazon’s partners at the Digital Wellness Lab share their advice for helping teens build safe online habits. Learn how to talk to them below.
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Tips to keep your family safe online from an Amazon security expert
Amazon’s global head of security training shares her tips on cybersecurity for families. Learn how to spot and avoid cyberthreats, and find out how Amazon is helping to keep your devices safe.
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Family Safety Agreement for kids 13 and younger
To use the internet safely and responsibly, it is important for kids and parents to agree on the ways that personal devices and technology will be used at home and on the go.
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Amazon launches its first Amazon Kids+ Original mobile games
Amazon Kids+ is now bringing the fun of mobile gaming to its fans with the release of “Super Spy Ryan” and “Do, Re & Mi,” with more games arriving later this year.
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Learn how Amazon’s award-winning Hey Disney! voice assistant works
First-of-its-kind collaboration brings the best of Disney, Pixar, and 'Star Wars' characters to your home and Disney Resort hotel rooms with the help of Amazon’s Alexa.
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Parents: How to make smarter digital decisions for your kids
Amazon is introducing a new go-to resource for parents and guardians to find guidance on establishing and supporting their kids’ digital lives. The launch of our hub purposely coincides with Safer Internet Day, an annual global online safety event—celebrated in 200 countries—that raises awareness of emerging and current online issues.
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A guilt-free parenting guide to kids’ technology and media
Dr. Michael Rich—a pediatrician, Harvard Medical School associate professor, and founder of the Digital Wellness Lab—shares tips on how to guide your child’s use of technology and media to help them grow up healthy and kind.
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8 tips to help kids establish healthy habits around the devices in your home
Help your kids get a great start to the new school year with healthy routines around sleep and device use.
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A pediatrician shares 7 ways to be a digital role model for your kids
Understanding your own tech habits is an essential first step. A pediatrician shares tips on how to do this.
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How Amazon can help kids become great readers
Amazon offers many tools that parents can use to get their kids into reading. Here are four tips from Amazon and industry experts on how to maximize those tools and make reading a habit at home.
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Two Amazon summer reading programs inspire kids to love books
Amazon is offering two programs this summer to help children and their families discover new and interesting books.
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11 practical internet safety tips for keeping kids and teens safe online
About 65% of preteens and 95% of teens have smartphones and computers with internet access. Learn how to talk to them about online safety in social media, cybersecurity, and more with advice from ConnectSafely.
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Secure your passwords with tips from ConnectSafely
A strong password is your first line of defense against intruders and imposters. Scroll down for tips and a video about securing your passwords.
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Helpful tips for parents on how to navigate online advertising and keep their kids safe
Learn how to help your kids navigate the world of online advertising, with tips from two of Amazon’s top leaders in ads and policies that guide our work for children and teens. Plus, discover Amazon Kids+, an ad-free platform for kid’s content.
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Helping kids learn about media literacy and false information
ConnectSafely offers a guide for parents and educators to help children learn about media literacy and how to spot false information.
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How Amazon Devices and Services teams protect your privacy
To mark Data Privacy Day, meet some of the Amazon employees working to keep your information safe.
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How to share Amazon and Prime with your teen
Amazon Teen offers access to top picks and select Prime benefits, but with some parental oversight.
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Amazon Kids links up with Boston Children’s Hospital’s Digital Wellness Lab
Science-based recommendations from the Digital Wellness Lab could inform the development of digital products that help children.
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