Ellen Lee is a senior staff writer covering baby and kid gear for Wirecutter. Her work has also appeared in The Atlantic, BBC, and Real Simple, and she was previously a staff writer for the San Francisco Chronicle. She is also the author of the (ADJECTIVE) Lunar New Year Mad Libs book. (We’re hoping you filled in the blank with “hilarious.”)
Latest articles
The Best Smartwatches for Kids
by Ellen Lee
Choosing the best smartwatch for a child can be difficult. We’ve tested over a dozen smartwatches to find the best one for different ages.
10 Apps to Add to Your Kid’s First Phone (That Aren’t Social Media)
by Ellen Lee
Learn an alien language. Identify local wildlife. Take care of a digital pet—and yourself. These apps can be fun and helpful additions to your kid’s phone.
The Best Ways to Track Your Kid (And Why You Might Not Want To)
by Ellen Lee
A device that keeps tabs on a kid’s location from afar can be a reassuring tool as they start to navigate the world on their own.
The Best Parental Control Apps to Manage Screen Time (and Keep Your Kid Safer Online)
by Ellen Lee
Most tweens and teens have their own phone. The right app can help set limits—and aid kids in developing healthy tech habits.
