Raising 'Digital' Kids - Parent Workshop by David Truss - home. Teach Parents Tech. What to Do With a New iPAD – A Parent’s Guide. Many families will have a new iPad during the holiday season. What to do with a new iPad? Especially if you have kids around, will you let the kids access the iPAD? I can tell you, even you don’t want to, kids will get on it sooner or later. So it is better to be prepared as parents. Here are some simple steps for parents to set up the new iPAD to be kids safe and kids friendly. 1. If this is your first time using an Apple device, you will need to set up an Apple ID. If this is an iPad for kids, you may consider setting up the account with a gift card, instead of credit card. 2.
It is easy to download apps by accident. Many parents of young children find guided access a very helpful feature. 3. Depends on kids age, the younger the kids, the more protection features you need from a case, and in general, the case is more expensive. iGameMom has done some research, and have recommendations based on kids age and maturity. 4. There are tons of apps targeting at kids, some are even free. 5. iPads in the Classroom. Parent Guide. Free iBook: Student Guide to iPads & iOS 6.