Hey Other Parents S05E002: So You Gave Your Kid a Phone… Now What? (The PH Word)

Giving your kid a phone feels like a big step—and maybe a risky one. This week, we’re talking about when it actually feels right to hand one over, what we’re really worried about (social pressure, exposure, bullying, and losing control), and how we try to balance safety with independence. We get into setting boundaries, checking in without hovering, and what happens when things go wrong—both with your own kid and others. Because let’s be honest… once the phone enters the picture, everything changes.

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