Why putting your phone down instantly makes you a better parent
I challenged myself to put down my phone and close my laptop when I was with my daughters, and the benefits were immediate.
Bill Gates: This book is a 'must-read' for parents—it calls for banning smartphones in schools
Given the childhood habits that were "crucial" to Bill Gates's success and how the world has changed, the billionaire ...
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Phone for Kids: When to Get One for Your Child
Phones have been integral to our lives since the first modern smartphone was launched in 2006 with the LG Prada. Since then, the digital device market has become more complex, with more devices ...
Sen. Ally Seifried: Oklahoma must lead way for phone-free schools from 'bell to bell'
Cell phones disrupt student productivity, causing them to struggle to focus on their coursework, says Sen. Ally Seifried.
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What Do Kids Really Use Their Phones For?
What does your child really do with their cell phone? The answer might surprise you. According to Stanford Medicine, ...
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Is a cellphone in the classroom the ultimate distraction or a tool for learning? Two teachers share their takes
Education reporter Jenny Brundin talks to one who favors a strict ban and another who sees educational opportunities.
Safety concerns driving parents to spend big on smartphones for kids
Despite ongoing cost-of-living concerns, parents are spending big on phones for their kids at younger ages than ever.
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These parents won’t give their kids iPhones — but they have clever work-arounds: ‘I can’t keep them in a bubble forever’
Concerned about internet access and screen addiction, parents are cracking down on personal devices for their teens and tweens. Adobe Stock Erin Bulcao’s teenage daughters aren’t glued to ...
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Teens spend most of their time on their phones. Here’s expert advice on what to do
Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How ...