Fitbit’s Ace LTE, the smartwatch designed for ages 7+, is introducing new features to help families stay connected and get active together.  On Wednesday, Fitbit’s smartwatch for kids, the Ace LTE, is introducing group chats and quests to help families stay connected and get active together.

If you’re not ready to hand your kid their first feature-filled smartphone just yet but want them to stay in touch as they grow more independent—you’re not alone. That’s why some parents are turning to smartwatches instead of phones.

Many parents and caregivers face a modern-day technological dilemma: They want to stay connected with their kids but aren’t ready to give them a smartphone. One alternative is a smartwatch designed specifically for kids.

On the EdSurge Podcast this week, we dive into the question of whether kids should be given smartwatches, talking to an EdSurge reporter who spent