You could say that technology is a big part of my life. I?m the founder and CEO of a tech startup and also a tech correspondent for the media. I live in a smart home, tricked out with the latest gadgets and devices. And I was an early adopter of activity trackers like the Fitbit, and you?ll often still find me with one on my wrist. I think activity trackers are great?I generally loathe exercising and need all the help I can get. I?ve found the reward badges and friendly competition features of fitness trackers motivational, and I also love the reminders to get up and stretch, stand, or move around when I?ve been sitting for too long.

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Here's the formula for how to raise a healthy kidBut despite my appreciation of technology and activity trackers, I had all kinds of mixed feelings when I heard that Fitbit was launching the Fitbit Ace, a fitness tracker aimed at children. And it?s not alone: Other brands are already in the children?s activity tracker space, including Garmin.
You see, I have a seven-year-old daughter. And although I?m pretty chill about her use of technology, my first reaction to the idea of putting an activity tracker on her wrist was hell no. Intuitively, it feels unnecessary and wrong. Although I clearly need a fitness trac...