When my kids got their first phones at 10, I made them sign a physical contract. They're teenagers now, and it's still binding.

I gave my kids a cellphone at 10, but they had to agree to and sign a strict contract. They had to understand they were ...

Why you should consider a family phone and how to set up family groups

A family phone lets kids stay connected without full smartphone access, giving parents peace of mind and better control over ...
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Giving CO Children a Phone Puts Them in Danger

A recent study from WellPCB found that handing a child a cell phone opens up dangers that perhaps parents aren't aware of, ...
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Read this before getting a tin can, the viral kids’ landline phone

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. If you’re a parent of a child in their tween years, you’ve probably heard about the Tin Can, a “new ...
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The "Home Phone" Is Back, and Your Kids Will Actually Love It

My kids have been begging for a phone since they were younger than I’d like to admit. They’ve turned cardboard boxes into play phones, imitating adults texting and scrolling, and watched over my ...
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Smartphones could be putting your kids at risk

Kara Alaimo is a professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University and teaches parents, students and teachers how to manage screen time. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is ...

When should kids get smartphones? Henrico 12-year-old offers his own guide

For many families, deciding when a child is ready for a smartphone can be a difficult and ongoing conversation. A 12-year-old ...
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Kids are spending a lot of their school days on their phones

Kara Alaimo is a professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University and teaches parents, students and teachers how to manage screen time. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is ...