Is banning phones outright in school the best for our kids?
Social media has been studied at length and found to be bad for kids and teens. Anecdotally, kids can be emboldened by the relative disconnect behind a screen to bully others and themselves when it comes to self-worth, appearances, and more.
‘An immense difference:’ Boston schools make moves to keep kids off their phones
As Boston kids and their phones head back to school this year, a wave of new schools are taking a big step to keeps students' attention off their screens and refocus on learning.
Abcarian: School kids, get off your damn phones! Trust me, you will thank us later
A new L.A. Unified School District rule banning cellphones in classrooms begins in January. It will improve the learning environment and social interactions.
Do Not Disturb: Mobile Phone Ban Sweeps American Schools
An enduring debate surrounds cellphones in schools, but are states right to ban them? Experts tell Newsweek the pros and cons.
New Poll Reveals NYers' Views On Banning Cell Phone Use In Schools
With the new school year comes renewed debate over the use of cell phones in the classroom.Among New York parents of school-age children, 77-percent support barring cell phone use in schools during the day,
Texas education commissioner calls for student cellphone ban in schools
Mike Morath made the recommendation as concerns rise that phones are harmful to students’ mental health and distract them from learning.
State of Texas: A Cell phone ban in Texas Schools
The idea of banning cellphones in Texas public schools received a big endorsement from the state’s top education leader. Will Dupree reports on the endorsement that came this week, which could help this idea become reality.
How to win the fight with kids over phone use
New research is a reminder of practical ways to help kids avoid dangers of using phones, expert Kara Alaimo says, adding it ...
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These Celebs All Have Really Strict Cell Phone Rules For Their Kids
From Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban to the Beckhams, these parents are pretty strict when it comes to how their kids use their ...
Your Kids Don’t Need Smartphones
States ban them in schools. At home, parents should too.
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What should be the appropriate time for kids to use phone?
How much phone time is healthy for kids? It is often recommended that children aged 6 years and older spend no more than 1 to 2 hours per day on screens, including phones. Children under six ...
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These are the battles worth fighting with your kids about their phones
It’s a familiar struggle in many households: trying to pry kids’ phones away before bedtime. The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that children not use screens in the hour before ...
Ask Yadi: Should my kids have access to their cell phones 24/7?
You also can’t worry about what others are doing as you only have control over what happens in your own household. If you ...
Smartwatches for kids: How these devices can help parents and kids navigate technology
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Many parents and caregivers face a modern-day technological dilemma: They want to stay connected with ...
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Getting a phone for your kid this year? Here's what you need to consider
Before even thinking of what kind of phone your child needs, consider the option of foregoing the phone entirely. Instead ...