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Jun 5

13m 22s

When Should I Give My Kids a Phone?

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY

About this episode

Giving your child a phone is an important decision today. Arlene Pellicane talks with Jim Daly about how it's wise to make sure your kids are ready for a phone before they actually get one. Also, John and Danny will encourage you to not be a helicopter parent on your kid's phone usage.

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