I’ve got an eight-year-old, so I know that I’ve got a lot on my own mind when it comes to the issue of kids and phones. But before I start sharing my own thoughts and experiences, I want to hear from you: what issues are you struggling with? What approaches have you tried, and what solutions have you come up with? What advice do you have for other parents? What questions do you have for me? What kind of guidance do you need? Tell me in this thread! And if you have answers or ideas for other people, feel free to chime in: I’d love for this to be a conversation.

(The image is a “phone” my daughter made for herself out of cardboard. As our pediatrician put it, “Well, that’s deliciously ironic.” Which is true — but check out the apps: there’s no social media on there.)

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