Thousands of patients, physicians, administrators and visitors at one of Mississippi’s largest hospitals are now experiencing a robust connection to the C Spire wireless network every day.

It’s time for your kid’s first phone, and questions are swirling in your head. “How do I make sure they are safe while giving them independence? How are other parents monitoring their kid’s phone life?”

C Spire’s investment in its 5G network continues with recent work across Pike County completed just in time for students, teachers and administrators to head back to school.

These sites include South Pike High School, located in the Magnolia community, and Southwest Mississippi Community College on the northeastern side of McComb and Summit.

Dear Mom and Dad: You’re not alone.

Most parents raising kids today are questioning what age is appropriate for their child to have a phone. Unfortunately, the answer isn’t simple.

Parenting in the social media era can be daunting.

Make sure your kids understand that having a connected device comes with responsibilities. Set the ground rules with the C Spire Family Online Safety Pledge, which provides guidelines to help your kids and teens use their devices and the internet safely.

Sharing stories from the front lines of parenthood with fellow soldiers is a pastime honored through the generations. In the age of social media and the wide-open internet, though, the stakes for parents and kids are higher than ever.