Getting children their first phone is no easy decision, but Verizon wants to help make it a little easier with its new 's "Just Kids" service plan.

Like it or not, many kids have smartphones -- and Verizon (Engadget's parent company) wants to capitalize on that with a plan meant to reassure parents anxious about what their young ones might see.

Cell phones that track the kids ... Disney Mobile, Verizon Wireless and Sprint--have built GPS tracking into something children carry voluntarily: cell phones.

This week, Verizon Wireless joined a growing list of companies offering parents a service... Cell-phone service helps parents track kids Chron Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo ...

Thankfully, the mobile world is adapting to this challenge. On Thursday, April 4, Verizon will introduce Just Kids , the first cell phone plan created with children in mind. Recommended Videos ...

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"Motherfest" is an OMC-exclusive column about parenting in Milwaukee. Perhaps you've seen the commercials for Verizon's Migo or Cingular's Firefly, cell phones designed for kids between the ages ...