So far, the biggest pushback comes from parents.Parents want a way for kids to keep in touch if something horrible, like a shooting, happens at school. I wrote about this in my last column.

Was it the right call? A year after a Seattle school bans smartphones, educators and parents say they love it, but kids aren't so sure.

So far, the biggest pushback comes from parents.Parents want a way for kids to keep in touch if something horrible, like a shooting, happens at school. I wrote about this in my last column.

A global study revealed that parents' screen time—even brief moments on phones—may be quietly hindering their children's health.

On one hand, you want your child to have the best device you can give them. On the other hand, you know it’s just a matter of days before that $900 iPhone 14 gets dropped in the toilet.

It's the ability to call 911 discreetly, to call parents, to call friends with a 911 amber alert on your phone. The location is tracking them, but they can silently call for help.

The right call? A year after school’s phone ban, educators and parents love it, but kids aren’t so sure. by Lisa Stiffler on May 29, 2025 at 9:52 am June 3, 2025 at 1:15 pm ...