FLX MORNING PODCAST – Ariana Taylor, cell phone ban

In this episode:

• Ariana is with Family Counseling Service of the Finger Lakes.
• Overview of the restriction and why New York State is implementing it.
• Academic impact: how reduced distraction can support learning, especially for students who struggle most.
• Mental and emotional impact: the mixed reactions students may have—relief for some, stress for others—and how schools can respond with empathy.
• Strategies for students, parents, and educators to navigate this change successfully (building coping skills, consistent rules, check-in routines, and healthy alternatives).
• Mental health perspective: why this transition is less about punishment and more about resilience, focus, and healthier habits.