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(Image credit: Chris Wedel/Android Central)If you handed a toddler a smartphone today, you’d be surprised how they’d probably unlock your phone and start launching apps that interest them—which could lead them into a path of screen addictions when they’re supposed to be learning life skills. In today's vastly connected world, with access to smartphones and the internet, teens are bound to stumble upon inappropriate content and be subject to bullying, which, in turn, impacts their self-worth and ability to relate to others in a positive way. "We also continue to see a strong response from parents to Tech in Steps(aligning products with developmental stages) and the kid-first approach to helping kids and teens safely connect to family and friends."

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