It’s 9:00 PM. Your child is already in bed, but the phone is still in their hand. One video becomes another. A friend sends a message. A game notification appears. Then suddenly it’s 9:45. You say, “Phone away. It’s bedtime.” And the familiar reply comes back: “Just five more minutes.” For many families, the problem isn’t simply that children have phones. It’s that phones make it difficult for...
Governments are quickly implementing stricter rules on kids’ social media access, reflecting their concern for children’s safety. In early March 2026, Indonesia announced plans to restrict children under 16 from certain “high-risk” platforms, and they aim to gradually deactivate these accounts starting March 28, depending on each platform’s risk level and how the plan unfolds...
If mornings at school turn into daily negotiations, you’re not alone. The problem isn’t that kids love phones; it’s inconsistent boundaries that lead to arguments. A better approach is a simple routine I call School Mode: consistent limits that operate automatically, along with quick tools for important moments. It’s not about punishment; it’s about establishing a healthy, understandable routine...
