If you ask them, the answer is going to be a definitive 'yes,' of course. But their reasoning can be a little shaky, including that:

1. Cell phones are cool
2. All of my friends already have cell phones
3. It will allow me to call when I'm going to be late
4. I can use it in an emergency

Of course, buying something just because it is cool, unless you are doing it as a special treat or reward, is never a really good reason. And if all of your child's friends have cell phones, then she really doesn't need one, does she? After all, if she is going to be late, she can just use one of their cell phones to call you. And does a phone call really excuse a teen from being late?
The last reason is a good one though. Having a cell phone to use in an emergency is probably the only good reason to get one. Especially once your teen is driving, a cell phone can be essential in case her car breaks down, etc.
Younger children can also benefit from having a cell phone from a safety perspective if they spend a lot of time in after school activities, go to child care after school, or spend time with another parent on the weekends. In addition to being used in an emergency, a cell phone can be practical and an extra convenience, for example if you need to pick your child up early or if baseball practice is running late.

Vincent Iannelli, MD, FAAP

"Picky Eaters"

As a toddler, your child may start to refuse to eat some foods, become a very picky eater or even go on binges where they will only want to eat a certain food. An important way that children learn to be independent is through establishing independence about feeding. Even though your child may not be eating as well rounded a diet as you would like, as long as your child is growing normally and has a normal energy level, there is probably little to worry about. Remember that early childhood is a period in his development where he is not growing very fast and doesn't need a lot of calories.

Also, most children do not eat a balanced diet each and every day, but over the course of a week or so their diet will usually be well balanced. You can consider giving your child a daily vitamin if you think he is not eating well, although he probably doesn't need it. Read more at KeepKidsHealthy.com