Does your tween or teen have a mobile phone?

Nadine Briggs

Sharing a terrific resource with facts and tips for parents on mobile phone use. It’s a subject that we talk about a lot when we work in schools. Parents of younger kids will also benefit from this guide as you think about giving your child a mobile device.

We like how this guide shares the positive side to mobile devices as well as the things to watch out for.

Cell Phone City’s Parent’s Guide to Teen & Mobile Phones Use

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