Banning cellphones in schools: Are the kids alright?

Most states now have, or are considering, bans of cellphones in public schools. For a generation that grew up with ...
Maine Public

Maine parents say getting an old school landline for kids is revolutionary

What's an easy way to delay getting a smartphone? For these parents, the answer to that riddle is: get a landline.

EXCLUSIVE: Jonathan Haidt Gives Tips for Scaling Back Kids' Phone Use

When social psychologist Jonathan Haidt published his book, "The Anxious Generation," in March 2024, he told TODAY.com that ...

“Reinvented the AOL chat room”: Teacher says kids are getting around phone bans in schools with shared Google docs

Other studies have shown the benefits of not having phones in class. In 2024, Yondr found a 6.27% boost in academic ...
CNN

Cell phone use affects parent-child interactions, even when adults aren’t online

EDITOR’S NOTE: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can ...