Mastermind Parenting Podcast

As a mom, figuring out when to give my kids a phone has been one of the hardest topics to tackle.While there have been conveniences once they got a phone, like being able to know where they are at all times and reach them if I need to, the cons have far outweighed the pros in my family. A phone is the default way lots of kids stay in touch, organize activities, and learn about the world. But it can also suck them into the online world, and make it harder for them to engage in reality.So this week, I sat down with my youngest kid, Cory, and talked about this hot topic: What age to give a kid a phoneWhat type of phoneSocial Media accessHow a parent should handle all the common arguments kids often giveAt 18, Cory is old enough to see both the pros and cons and can vividly remember how his first smartphone changed his life. I had so much fun getting his perspective on this question and even putting him in the hot seat - weighing in on how he’d handle it with a badgering teen, claiming that EVERYON