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Dad helping his daughter ride a bike with training wheels, showing how a dumb phone can work as digital training wheels for kids.

Why I Chose a "Dumb" Phone for My Daughter (And Why You Might Want To, Too) digital distraction digital wellness dumb phone family technology healthy tech habits kids and technology parenting screen time smartphones Aug 28, 2026

The Hunt for Digital "Training Wheels"

Back in 2018, I was doing research to find a good phone option to purchase for our oldest daughter when we felt she was old enough. Even though she was much mo...

Lessons from Wonka’s Chocolate Factory: The Trap of “I Want it Now” digital daily wisdom digital distraction digital wellness family technology instant gratification parenting screen time tech boundaries Aug 26, 2026

“Daddy, I want a golden goose!”

“Alright, Sweetheart, alright. Daddy will get you one as soon as we get home.”

“NO! I want one of those!”

“Wonka, how much do you want for the golden goose?”

“They’...

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