8 phone rules parents should set for kids, according to Facebook's former chief security officer

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Ex-Facebook chief security officer Alex Stamos is pictured.
Former Facebook and Yahoo security executive Alex Stamos has eight recommended rules for raising kids in the age of smartphones and social media.

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I'm a single dad of 3 working in tech. Remote work, strict boundaries, and a strong support system help me balance everything.

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Dad and three kids
The Medved's on their first day of school

Daniel Medved

I've applied to over 1,500 jobs. It's hard to see the toll this process has taken on my kids.

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Jacob Woodward
Jacob Woodward

Stephanie Damstetter

My son asked not to be contacted for a couple of days after his college move-in. The boundary helped us both adapt to our new normal.

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Jimmie Williams and his son selfie
The author (left) didn't contact his son (right) after college move-in.

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Drew Barrymore shares the mantra that helps her and her kids feel calmer at home

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Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore

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I attended an academically rigorous magnet high school. I loved it, but I wanted something different for my daughter.

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two female students looking at their notebook and laptop
The author attended a difficult magnet high school.

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My husband and I made a conscious decision to say 'yes' to more things. I learned I can handle more.

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The author and her husband at theGreen Man music festival in 2025.
The author said she and her husband pushed themselves to say "yes" to more things this year.

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I worried homeschooling would make my kids antisocial and friendless. I was wrong.

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The author's kids after participating in a group theater performance.
The author's kids enjoy participating in theater, and it adds to their social lives.

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Talking to AI helped her be a calmer, better mom — so she vibe-coded a web app to help others emotionally reset

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Karima Williams
Karima Williams vibe-coded an emotional support web app without technical training. It's helping people vent, reset, and move on.

Karima Williams

At 30 I wanted a fresh start. I moved cities and met my husband.

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The authos and her husband

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