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Expert Tips for Parents: Guiding Teens on Smartphones

12/18/2025

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Pediatric psychologist Ann-Louise Lockhart, an Instagram brand spokesperson, advised parents on guiding teens when they first receive smartphones during an appearance on CBS Mornings.
Lockhart highlighted tools such as Instagram Teen Accounts that can assist parents in this process.
The discussion centers on helping teens establish healthy social media and phone habits.
For further details, parents can visit familycenter.meta.com.

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Pediatric psychologist Ann-Louise Lockhart, an Instagram brand spokesperson, advised parents on guiding teens when they first receive smartphones during an appearance on CBS Mornings.
Lockhart highlighted tools such as Instagram Teen Accounts that can assist parents in this process.
The discussion centers on helping teens establish healthy social media and phone habits.
For further details, parents can visit familycenter.meta.com.