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Phone Rules to Set with Kids

Just over a decade ago, smartphones became commonplace in pockets. The 35% of Americans who took the plunge in 2011 […]

October 16, 2020

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Bad Cell Phone Habits Parents Have

You probably have a lot of expectations of your children when it comes to their cell phones, tablets, and other […]

October 9, 2020

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How to Use Your Phone as a Tool, Not a Toy

Your first phone is always fun and exciting. When you got yours, how many hours did you spend exploring all […]

September 10, 2026

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How Much Screen Time Should a Child Have?

Social media in the morning, texting throughout the afternoon, and video games all evening: To a lot of teens, that […]

September 13, 2026

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Bad Phone Habits That Your Kids Will Pick Up On

We all have a few bad phone habits, but that doesn’t mean we need to pass them on to our […]

September 4, 2020

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How Technology Affects Social Skills

Remember how every ‘80s and ‘90s movie began? A group of kids would meet up, hop on their bicycles, and […]

August 31, 2026

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Why Dinner Should Be A No Phone Zone

Dinner isn’t just a time to catch up as family. In many households, it’s the only time each day the […]

June 9, 2026

Peer Pressure with Phones

When your kids are young, it’s easy to control their screen time: It’s as simple as not handing them your […]

October 19, 2026

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Counter Arguments for Smartphones

Your kid’s made it abundantly clear, she’s ready for her first kids phone! But you’re not so sure; between cyberbullying, […]

June 9, 2026