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The 411 on Getting a Mobile Phone for Your Child

As a technology commentator for CBS News, one of the most frequent questions I get from parents is, “When should

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How to Curb Your Kid’s Smartphone Use

The typical child spends over 7 hours a day looking at a screen—mainly a smartphone—which can affect their social, mental

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It’s Time for the Smart Talk

With so many kids getting smartphones—even as early as nine or 10 years old—it’s never been more important to establish

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