#478 - How I Handle My Kids and Phones

#478 - How I Handle My Kids and Phones

From The Lazy Genius Podcast by Kendra, The Lazy Genius

July 20, 2026 · 48 min

About this episode

Kendra shares her personal experience with her teenage boys getting cell phones and discusses the implications for parenting.

When I shared in last month’s newsletter that my teenage boys finally got cell phones, the response was overwhelming. It was so big, we pivoted our plan for today’s episode to talk about it. This is such a personal conversation, which is why I’m going to share our personal experience. This isn’t prescriptive nor should it be. But in the age of parenting kids and especially teenagers, I think we need all the examples we can get. So whether your kid has had a phone for years, you’re years away from thinking about it, or somewhere in between, hopefully this episode offers encouragement to choose wisely according to what matters most to you. Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. Brick device/app Life360 for driving safety Gabb Phone Pinwheel Phone Episode #477: What Is and Isn’t Working For Me This Summer Sign up for our every-other-week podcast recap email called Latest Lazy Listens. Sign up for my once-a-month newsletter, The Latest Lazy Letter. Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way ! (Affiliate links) Download a transcript of this episode. Want to share your Lazy Genius of the Week idea with…

People in this episode

Host: Kendra

Topics covered

  • parenting
  • teenagers
  • cell phones
  • personal experience
  • encouragement
  • decision making

Keywords

  • parenting
  • teenage boys
  • cell phones
  • Life360
  • Gabb Phone
  • Pinwheel Phone
  • The Lazy Genius Kitchen
  • The Lazy Genius Way

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