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Is your kid old enough for a phone?

Regardless of when you got your first phone as a kid (which is to say, you probably didn't until you were basically an adult) ...
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 ...
A "family phone" is a shared device for kids to use only when leaving the house. iPhone's Family Sharing and Google's family group allow parents to manage a child's device usage. What’s the best age ...
As a parenting and health writer, I've spent way too much time reporting on the extensive mental health concerns around phone use. Therefore, I always thought I would be the very last person to ever ...
A 2025 Common Sense Media report found that the average age a child receives their first smartphone has dropped to 11. In some households, it’s closer to 8 or 9. The devices are getting cheaper, ...