Smartphone Toolkit
Smartphone Toolkit
Sometime before they flee the nest, you want your child to be an independent, safe smartphone driver, who knows how to navigate the digital world in a healthy, responsible way. If the time has come for a smartphone “learner’s permit,” we’ve got you covered. These tools are designed to help you get started on the right foot as you navigate this new territory. We’re cheering for you!
A worksheet for parents and kids to fill out together, helping guide your conversation about smartphone expectations. Perfect to pair with our Smartphone Rules of Thumb!
When it comes to setting boundaries with new devices, it is much easier to start with strong limits and release them slowly, rather than trying to put them in place during a time of stress. Here are five topics to talk about when it’s time for a phone. Feel free to print them as a baseline smartphone contract that you talk about and reflect on together, revise according to your family’s needs, and sign as a mutual commitment to honoring and respecting each other on the road ahead.
Looking for a follow-up date with your smartphone-loving kid? Use these cards to strike up a conversation with your tween or teen about smartphone expectations. Have fun, stay curious and try to see the world through each other’s eyes. Your goal? Deepened trust and empathy–a firm foundation for the road ahead.
