Yondr is the nuclear option for digital wellness, and honestly, it’s one of the few things that actually works. In an era where software 'screen time' limits are easily bypassed by any semi-motivated 10-year-old, Yondr relies on physical friction. If the phone is in the bag and the bag is locked, the distraction is gone.

It isn't a silver bullet—it can create some genuine safety anxiety regarding emergency contact—but for schools or families at their wit's end, it provides the one thing tech usually steals: a clean, uninterrupted mental space. It’s less about 'punishing' phone use and more about creating a sanctuary where the phone simply doesn't exist for a few hours.