S1 E01 | Phones, Kids & Mental Health: Bans, Boundaries, and Better Conversations

Jackie and Toni dig into school cell-phone bans and what constant connectivity is doing to teens’ developing brains. From parent safety worries to classroom focus, bullying, and comparison culture, they unpack why “just take the phones away” isn’t a full solution & how collaboration between parents, kids, and schools can build healthier habits.
In this episode:
• Pros/cons of banning phones in school (focus vs. safety anxiety)
• What kids actually need: boundaries, media literacy, and a voice in the rules
• Algorithms, comparison culture, and mood disorders
• Practical ideas: tech pauses, family agreements, and classroom norms that work

Link to the article we discussed today: https://www.taylorpress.net/article/10240,east-wilco-schools-hanging-up-on-cellphones