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We need more nuanced discussions about screens in school. Many schools are totally eliminating screens. Phone bans are a...
08/19/2026

We need more nuanced discussions about screens in school.

Many schools are totally eliminating screens. Phone bans are a part of that movement.

But arguably, thoughtful use of technology isn't all bad.

Tik tok in class? Not good. Screens instead of irl group activities? No bueno. But screens or phones to help students learn or meet their needs? Much better.

We're hosting a fireside chat with Ms. EdTechie, an expert on education technology. She'll talk about how screen value is much more important than just screen time.

Comment "Screen Time" to get your invitation to the fireside chat.

08/14/2026

✨Connect before you correct ✨

Megan taught us that if we want students or our kids to listen when we ask them to put their phone away, we need to invest in connecting with them first.

Just disciplining is unlikely to work, especially with teens. But a little bit of play, a bit of "how was your day?" can work wonders.

Whether you're asking your students or your kids to put their phone away, Meghan's strategies as a Certified Parent Coach are practical changes you can make right away.

Full episode on our Youtube 🎥

GratefulParenting Meghan Brand Stauf

08/13/2026

Part 2 of how teachers REALLY feel about enforcing school phone policies is up.

If you're reviewing your phone policy this summer, make sure teacher voices are a part of your planning. Their take may surprise you.

Want to dive deeper into teachers' honest thoughts about being the phone police? Send us a DM to get the full paper!

08/12/2026

Disciplining students' improper phone use doesn't always go right, but admitting your mistakes can actually bring you closer to your students.

Meghan Brand Stauf of GratefulParenting Meghan Brand Stauf shared how engaging in repair isn't weakness or threatening to your authority as an educator. On the contrary, it brings you closer to your students.

Want to learn more practical strategies for how to keep phone boundaries without losing your cool? Comment WEBINAR to get it straight to your DM's.

08/12/2026

Schools have the power to help prevent child gambling addiction.

Kim's experience as both an educator and a parents of a child now recovering from gambling addiction was a powerful, informative anchoring in the many benefits of school phone policies.

Yes, many schools and districts have to follow state laws about phone policies. Yes, we primarily want class time to be less disruptive.

But phone policies have the power to do so much more bu addressing one of the foundational cell phone problems: 24/7 access to addictive platforms.

Kim shared ways educators can notice the signs of gambling addiction in students and how schools are a part of the recipe for prevention in our latest webinar.

Want to see the full video? Comment WEBINAR to get it straight to your DM's.

07/08/2026

You're not crazy--it IS hard to maintain phone boundaries, strengthen rapport, AND keep youself composed!

Whether it's at school or st home, asking students and kids to put their phones away is frustrating.

We're excited to help you learn the skills you need to maintain connection with your studenfs or kids while teaching them healthy digital habits.

Certified Parent Coach Meghan Brand Strauf will walk us through strategies for keeping our cool in the classroom and at home without succumbing to unhealthy phone use.

Join us Tuesday July 14th at 12pm ET!

Comment "Cool" to get the link in your DM's

06/16/2026

Comment "Teacher" and we'll send you the full report!

Raise your hand if teachers are responsible for managing student phone use at your school 🙋🏼‍♀️

If you ask admin how this is going, they'll say great. But teachers have a whole other story to tell.

Short version: they hate managing phones in school.

There are better ways of managing student phones, like automatically blocking distracting appa on campus during school hours. TRUCE Family | Community & Support can help you do exactly that.

Did any of these quotes surprise you?

Follow for part 2! More juicy quotes coming.

06/01/2026

A policy doesnt mean much if your enforcement doesn't work!

Schools across the country are required to create phone use policies. These can easily become just that: policies.

To have a real impact on student focus and wellbeing, schools have to make sure they implement enforcement methods that actually work for their community.

Realistically, schools have 3 implementation options:
•Automate enforcement with technology
•Controversial magnetic pouches
• Place the burden on teachers

Want to dive deeper into the pros and cons of each? Join our webinar this June to learn which option is best for your school community. Register via link in bio.

We'll say what's not being said: phone bans in schools aren't addressing the right problem. And cell phones CAN have a p...
05/14/2026

We'll say what's not being said: phone bans in schools aren't addressing the right problem.

And cell phones CAN have a place in schools. TikTok and Netflix though? Those can wait.

Bans that force students to lock up their phone don't leave room for beneficial education or health apps. And leaving it to the teachers and students' self control...well we all know how that goes.

What if the actual problem could be blocked automatically?

Thats what we do at . We automatically block distracting apps on campus during school hours only.

Want to learn more? Comment FOCUS and we'll send you our article on our hot take.

Here's what teachers wish you knew about what it's like to enforce phone policies. 👇🏼The most common phone policy implem...
04/22/2026

Here's what teachers wish you knew about what it's like to enforce phone policies. 👇🏼

The most common phone policy implementation strategy we see is putting enforcement on teachers. And while it's technically free, it comes at a cost.

In our white paper, "Solving Inconsistent Phone Policy Enforcement: Teacher Insights," teachers gave us their honest perspectives on what it's like and what they wish admin knew.

Full white paper at trucefamily.com/resources.

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