Some parents are opting to give their kids flip phones, which have been seeing a resurgence over the past few years. ( Photo by Becca Tucker) Amid rising worries, parents delay the first smartphone Topping many a Christmas list this year will be – no surprise – a smartphone. But a growing number of parents are resisting... Evergreen 18 Dec 2025 | 11:00
High schools in Middletown and Newburgh, N.Y., purchased Yondr pouches for all students in attempt to curb the negative effects of cell phone use in school. Photo: Yondr. As screen time soars, high schools turn to Yondr bags and phone cubbies Should schools ban cell phone use among students? In a survey completed by more than 600 local readers, 73% said yes. But... Local News 12 Jan 2024 | 06:04
