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I tried the tin can kids phone, here’s what parents should know

If you’re a mom with a kid in elementary school like me, you’ve likely been hearing about the Tin Can phone. Our team at The Everymom has been all about the analog life lately and talks of landlines ...
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If you absolutely must get your kid a phone, try one of these ultra-safe options

Tweens are the new teens. And no, they don’t want their MTV. What they want, what they really, really want, are phones — the smart ones. If you’re trying to hold out on that big purchase, or searching ...
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 ...
CNBC

Psychologist's No. 1 non-negotiable parenting rule for happier, healthier kids: It's 'very straightforward and costs nothing'

A lot of parents struggle with the idea of giving their kids access to smartphones or other connected devices. How old should they be when they get their first phone or tablet? What parental controls, ...
YourTango

This Is The Age Kids Are Getting Smartphones These Days

While many have embraced technology as adults, there's still widespread debate about how to introduce kids to it without putting them at risk for developing mental health problems like addiction or ...