The Granny Phone Blog

Phones, kids, grandparents, and the occasional rant.

Everything you wanted to know about phones for young people, phones for elderly people, and why smartphones are (mostly) ruining all the fun.

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For Kids6 min read

When Should I Give My Child a Smartphone? (The Honest Answer)

There's no magic age. But there are questions worth asking before you hand over that little rectangle of infinite distraction.

April 8, 2026Read →
For Elderly5 min read

How to Protect Your Elderly Parents From Phone Scams

Scammers target older people specifically because it works. Here's how to make your parents completely unreachable to them.

April 5, 2026Read →
For Elderly5 min read

The Best Phone for Grandparents (Simple, Safe, Scam-Free)

Big buttons, simple menus, and absolutely zero chance of accidentally going viral on TikTok. What to look for in a phone for older people.

April 1, 2026Read →
For Kids5 min read

Kids Phones With No Internet Access: Your Options Explained

The idea of a phone with zero internet access sounds radical in 2026. It really shouldn't. Here are your actual options.

March 28, 2026Read →
Screen Time6 min read

How to Reduce Kids Screen Time Without World War Three

The 'just take the iPad away' approach has a 100% failure rate. Here's what actually works, including sorting out the phone problem.

March 22, 2026Read →
Phone Safety5 min read

How to Block Scam Calls Completely (Not Just Silence Them)

Call blockers and TPS registration help — but scammers have figured those out. Here's the approach that actually works.

March 15, 2026Read →
For Kids4 min read

What Phone Should a 6-Year-Old Have? (Honest Advice)

Your 6-year-old does not need a smartphone. They might not even need a mobile. Here's what they probably do need.

March 10, 2026Read →
For Kids5 min read

Why a Landline Phone in Your Kid's Room Is Actually a Great Idea

Hear us out. Landlines are back. And they might be the best thing that ever happened to your family's phone situation.

March 5, 2026Read →
Parenting6 min read

How to Give Your Kids Independence Without a Smartphone

The smartphone isn't the only way to give children independence. In many ways it's the worst way. Here are better options.

March 1, 2026Read →

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