Once you have landline phone, now’s the time to spread the word & connect up!
As parents, we need to take collective action by spreading the word and encourage other parents in our community to get house phones.
Send this website to your child’s favorite friend’s family, or other parents you are friends with. By creating a “pod” of families, you have created a way for your kids to connect… and you have started a local movement.
How do you grow your pod?
Consider sending out this messaging to other parents in your area (via neighborhood groups, private message, etc)…
Introducing the [Name of neighborhood] Landline Kids Pod!
A screen-free way to call home, connect with friends, and build communication skills—no smartphone needed!
🚸 What Is It?
A Landline Phone Pod is a way for for kids to connect with each other a safe, supervised space. Whether they’re calling friends, checking in with a grandparent, or making plans with a friend, they can do it the old-fashioned way: with intention, manners, and real conversation.
🌱 Why It Matters
No smartphone? No problem! Great for families choosing to delay phone ownership.
Fewer screens, more connection. Just voice—no texts, no TikTok, no distractions.
Builds real-life social skills. Kids learn how to make calls, leave messages, and practice independence.
Creates community. It’s a shared, reliable resource that teaches responsibility and mutual respect.
🛠️ How It Works
Get a landline phone in your phone (check out www.landlinekids.org for tips on setting up service) and place a corded phone in a central area of your home.
Kids can use it to call pre-approved numbers (friends, parents, caregivers, etc.).
Adult supervision or simple rules help keep the pod safe and respectful.
Let’s bring back intentional communication—and give kids the tools they need to stay connected, safely and screen-free.