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 ...
K99Opinion

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, ...

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 ...
Wired

Tin Can Is a Dumb Phone for Kids. Can Someone Teach Them How to Use It?

In late December, the 21st to be exact, my friends Amos and Clara called me 17 times. On December 22 it was eight times. The calls were short—sometimes only 30 to 45 seconds, and they usually arrived ...
Yahoo

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 ...
CNN

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 ...