Parents are getting guidance on how to establish healthy digital habits for their children and their iPhones and iPads, thanks to a partnership between Apple and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

The new guide, called "Building Healthy Digital Habits: A Guide for Families," is an online resource that aims to help parents talk to their children about electronic device use and how Apple's devices can bring the guidance into practice.

The guide defines a six-step process, starting with talking to children about screen time, setting up a Child Account under Family Sharing, configuring safety settings for websites and apps, scheduling device use, and managing contacts. The final step encourages ongoing conversations as the child grows.

Apple VP of Health and Fitness, Sumbul Desai, M.D., says the AAP guidance and Apple's tools are "designed to adapt to each family and each child's stage of development." AAP CEO Mark Del Monte added, "This partnership will further support families with those efforts."