Although policies can help create structure, they don’t build consistent digital habits—those have to be taught, modeled, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. A physician who writes about challenges with navigating healthcare. A decade ago, I treated a 16-year-old boy who reported ...

In today’s hyperconnected world, many of us find ourselves constantly tethered to our mobile devices. While smartphones have revolutionized how we communicate, work, and entertain ourselves, mounting ...

A quick text or social media update at school can result in a discipline referral when elementary and middle schoolers return to classes in August. A new state law bans the use of cell phones and ...

Gov. Tina Kotek has signed Executive Order 25-09, a landmark move aimed at enhancing educational outcomes and mental wellbeing by prohibiting cell phone use during school hours in Oregon's K-12 public ...

Like millions of families across the country, my household is loud, busy and plugged in. As a mom of five boys, I understand how much our kids rely on their phones. We use cell phones not just for fun ...

The state budget bill signed by Gov. Mike DeWine bans students from using cell phones under most circumstances in K-12 public schools. Districts must adopt the policy by Jan. 1, 2026. While some ...