Before the first phoneGuideline
Make a family media plan before the first phone
Where and when phones are used, and what is off-limits.
Why It Matters (Clinical Guidance)
- Rules agreed early are easier than rules added later.
- Protect sleep: no phones in bedrooms at night.
- Parents follow the plan too.
Primary Citation: AAP 2026 (the 5 Cs)
Last checked: October 2026 • Medical review panel forming