#smartphone-usage tag

London startup

No smartphone means no cheap bus fares for teens | Brief letters

fromwww.bbc.com

2 weeks ago

Parenting

Teachers urge parents not to buy children smartphones

London startup

No smartphone means no cheap bus fares for teens | Brief letters

Why I always put my phone face down on a table - and it's not just about being polite

Keeping your phone face down can enhance privacy and focus while extending device lifespan.

London music

Six great reads: the misogyny slop ecosystem', Attenborough at 99, and the pain of Ticketmaster

David Attenborough's impact on nature appreciation is profound, inspiring countless individuals worldwide.

NYC parents

The crux of all evil': what happened to the first city that tried to ban smartphones for under-14s?

St Albans is making progress towards reducing smartphone usage among under-14s, with a significant drop noted over the past year.

3 months ago

Greyscale and prune your algorithm: digital nutritionist' offers advice on cutting down screen time

Switching to greyscale and spending time pruning your algorithm can significantly improve one's digital media consumption, enabling better control over online habits.

Digital life

#parenting

Parenting

3 months ago

Parents must make tough choices on smartphones, says children's commissioner for England

Parents need to prioritize setting boundaries over being friends with their children regarding smartphone usage.

fromBusiness Insider

Parenting

My son is in 5th grade and the only one of his friends without a phone. I'm still holding off on getting him one.

Parenting

3 months ago

Parents must make tough choices on smartphones, says children's commissioner for England

Parents need to prioritize setting boundaries over being friends with their children regarding smartphone usage.

fromBusiness Insider

Parenting

My son is in 5th grade and the only one of his friends without a phone. I'm still holding off on getting him one.

more#parenting

fromPoynter

Kids with smartphones report higher well-being than expected, study finds - Poynter

The impact of technology on children's long-term well-being is under investigation in a groundbreaking study.

Parenting

fromIndependent

Mary McCarthy: I was resigned to getting my 12-year-old a smartphone, but parent-led movement has given me the power to say no

Parents are uniting to delay children's access to smartphones and social media until after primary school.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Larry Magid: Why you should consider an internet home phone

There are several reasons we have this service despite our smartphones. For one thing, it's quick and easy to call 911 in an emergency.

Digital life

Stressed out? 91% of people feel better after doing this with their phones

Reducing mobile internet usage can significantly improve mental health and life satisfaction.

Engaging in alternative activities like socializing and exercising helps counteract negative effects of smartphone dependence.

Digital life

fromNew York Post

Changing this smartphone setting for just two weeks significantly improves health and well-being

Reducing smartphone internet usage can significantly improve mental health and focus.

Mental health

fromZDNET

Stressed out? 91% of people feel better after doing this with their phones

Reducing mobile internet usage can significantly improve mental health and life satisfaction.

Engaging in alternative activities like socializing and exercising helps counteract negative effects of smartphone dependence.

Digital life

fromNew York Post

Changing this smartphone setting for just two weeks significantly improves health and well-being

Reducing smartphone internet usage can significantly improve mental health and focus.

I tried a $59 gadget to cut my phone screen time. It helped me completely break my TikTok habit.

Brick reduces phone screen time by requiring a physical interaction to unlock certain apps.

Education

fromScary Mommy