By Kristin Johnson We Delayed Giving Our Teen a Phone; It Was Worth It
We made a decision early on not to give our kids phones or smart watches when most of their friends…
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When Should You Give Your Child a Phone? Here’s What Works for Us.
“Everyone in my grade has a phone. When can I get one?” We started hearing this question on the regular,…
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By Krystal Sieben Yes, I’m on My Phone. No, I’m Not Neglecting My Kids.
Hi. Experts. I have a favor . . . can we please stop shaming parents for being on their phones?…
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By Kris Ann Valdez I Was Checking My Phone Too Much
My daughter invites me to sit in her backyard “home.” She builds a pretend fire. “Is it warm enough?” she…
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3 Ways Embracing Technology Makes Me a Better Parent
As a parent, I am constantly amazed by the wealth of technology my children have access to. Between the various…
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By Her View From Home Access To the Internet Put Me in Danger as a Teen—So No, My Kids Won’t Be Getting Phones
I'm the parent who has decided I don't want my kids to have cell phones. Not until they're much older…
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By Jacqueline Barth Why I’m Checking My Smartphone At the Door
Everywhere I look, smartphones hold a prominent seat at the table. They’re getting all the attention. They’re given the loudest…
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By Laura Bagnarol I Just Gave You a Phone, Now I’m Giving You This Advice
You’ve been waiting for this day for quite a few years now, and although you are almost 12, I cannot…
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By Laura Gaston Once Upon a Time, Before Smartphones and Social Media
Once upon a time, before smartphones and social media, a mama breastfeed her baby back to sleep without a platform.…
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By HVFH Contributor Why I’m (Still) Not Buying My Tween a Smartphone
My grandma smoked her first cigarette when she was 11. Seriously. That sounds shocking to us now, of course. It…
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By Jodie Utter Don’t Take This Personally, But Please Don’t Ever Call Me on the Phone
I sat here trying to remember when I last spent time chatting with a friend on the phone until I…
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By Lilly Holland I’m a Mom Who Was Addicted to Her Phone
I read an article recently called The Dangers of Distracted Parenting. While I don’t usually subscribe to fears about how…
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