# It’s Not Strict, It’s Protective: The Truth About Phone-Free Schools with Kathleen Barlow (#258)

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Podcast: [ScreenStrong Families](https://stenobird.com/podcast/screenstrong-families-555882)
Published: 2026-03-11T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1460173/episodes/18789849-it-s-not-strict-it-s-protective-the-truth-about-phone-free-schools-with-kathleen-barlow-258.mp3
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Host Mandee Hamann welcomes ScreenStrong Ambassador Kathleen Barlow for a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation about preserving childhood in today’s hyper-digital culture. Kathleen is a mother of six, grandmother of three, former French teacher, and a passionate advocate for phone-free schools. After leaving full-time education in 2024, she committed herself to raising awareness about the impact of digital overuse, especially inside our schools. She now serves on the leadership team of Smar...

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