Apple publishes family digital-habits guide with the American Academy of Pediatrics

Apple released on September 29, 2026 a six-step guide for families, created with the American Academy of Pediatrics, to support its Family Media Plan and parental controls. The guide covers Child Accounts, Ask to Buy and Ask to Browse, device schedules, and communications controls, and it sets age-based screen-time guidance. The guide is a policy and safety item for families with no direct financial effect.

• Published September 29, 2026 with the American Academy of Pediatrics
• Six steps, from Child Accounts to adjusting the plan as children grow
• Communication Safety is on by default for users under 18
• Requires iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27 and visionOS 27