Google Launches Family Digital Wellbeing Coaching
(Google Adds “Digital Wellbeing” Coaching for Families)
Google announced new coaching tools for families today. These tools are part of its Digital Wellbeing features. The goal is to help families manage technology use. Parents and kids can work together better. They can build healthier digital habits.
The new coaching offers step-by-step guidance. It helps families set shared goals. Goals might involve screen time limits. Families can also discuss online safety. Google suggests activities to do offline too. This helps balance screen time with other things.
These tools work within Google’s Family Link app. Family Link helps parents manage kids’ devices. Parents can set time limits on apps. They can approve app downloads too. The coaching adds advice on top of these controls. It gives families tips for talking about tech. Families learn how to agree on rules together.
Google says families face challenges with technology. Kids spend a lot of time on screens. Parents worry about online risks. Finding good balance is hard. Google wants its tools to make this easier. The coaching encourages teamwork. Families can create personalized plans. These plans fit their specific needs and values.
The coaching focuses on open communication. It provides conversation starters. Families discuss things like bedtime routines. They talk about social media feelings too. Google believes talking helps solve problems. It builds understanding between parents and children.
(Google Adds “Digital Wellbeing” Coaching for Families)
This new support is free. It is available now. Families using Family Link can access the coaching. Google plans to add more resources over time. The company wants to support digital wellbeing for everyone.