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Today, Explained

Should we give toddlers phones?

Today, Explained

Vox

Daily News, Politics, News

4.4 • 9.5K Ratings

🗓️ 12 October 2025

⏱️ 33 minutes

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What we know about early childhood and screens, including a surprising argument for introducing tech at a tender age. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Megan Cunnane, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Adriene Lilly and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images.  You can find Dr. Jenny Radesky and her colleagues’ tool kit for parents here.If you have a question, give us a call on 1-800-618-8545 or send us a note here. Listen to Explain It to Me ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. New Vox members get $20 off their membership right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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economist. Learn more at Economist.com slash insider. I felt like I needed to keep my kid off of social media and away from phone and away from

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technology.

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Kids create much more what we call solitary space around a tablet.

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