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#mental-health

Letters: Cell phone ban

Schools must work with parents to limit smartphone use for better student mental health.

Has Social Media Fuelled a Teen-Suicide Crisis?

Mental health struggles are rising among young Americans, often exacerbated by excessive smartphone use.

California's new law requires schools to limit phone use

California's Phone-Free School Act aims to limit smartphone use in schools to improve student mental health.

California Gov. Newsom signs law requiring schools districts to limit or ban students from using smartphones on campus

California has enacted a new law to restrict student smartphone use in schools to improve focus and mental health.

Academy chain with 35,000 pupils to be first in England to go phone-free

Ormiston academies are the first in England to ban phones during school hours to protect student mental health and learning.

California passes bill to limit student cellphone use on K-12 campuses

California passes the Phone-Free School Act to limit student smartphone use during school hours by developing policies by 2026.

Letters: Cell phone ban

Schools must work with parents to limit smartphone use for better student mental health.

Has Social Media Fuelled a Teen-Suicide Crisis?

Mental health struggles are rising among young Americans, often exacerbated by excessive smartphone use.

California's new law requires schools to limit phone use

California's Phone-Free School Act aims to limit smartphone use in schools to improve student mental health.

California Gov. Newsom signs law requiring schools districts to limit or ban students from using smartphones on campus

California has enacted a new law to restrict student smartphone use in schools to improve focus and mental health.

Academy chain with 35,000 pupils to be first in England to go phone-free

Ormiston academies are the first in England to ban phones during school hours to protect student mental health and learning.

California passes bill to limit student cellphone use on K-12 campuses

California passes the Phone-Free School Act to limit student smartphone use during school hours by developing policies by 2026.
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from Mail Online
1 month ago
Digital life

What age SHOULD you give your child a phone? 5 experts give opinions

The pervasive presence of smartphones among children raises developmental concerns, prompting schools to ban devices in classrooms.

Dr David Coleman: My five smartphone rules to manage your child's screen time

Appealing to children's better nature and setting a good example is more effective than punishment for managing screen time.

What age SHOULD you give your child a phone? 5 experts give opinions

The pervasive presence of smartphones among children raises developmental concerns, prompting schools to ban devices in classrooms.

Dr David Coleman: My five smartphone rules to manage your child's screen time

Appealing to children's better nature and setting a good example is more effective than punishment for managing screen time.
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10 habits for more mindful smartphone use

The impact of smartphone use varies; understanding and monitoring it can lead to healthier digital habits.
#social-media

Drew Barrymore shares 'vulnerable' message about taking away her daughter's phone

Drew Barrymore limits her daughter's smartphone use to provide her with necessary boundaries she lacked as a child star.

Our kids are suffering': calls for ban on social media to protect under-16s

Parents and activists are calling for stricter regulations on social media and smartphone use for children under the age of 16.
Some lawmakers in the US and UK are considering banning under-16s from using social media or implementing tougher curbs on their use.

Drew Barrymore shares 'vulnerable' message about taking away her daughter's phone

Drew Barrymore limits her daughter's smartphone use to provide her with necessary boundaries she lacked as a child star.

Our kids are suffering': calls for ban on social media to protect under-16s

Parents and activists are calling for stricter regulations on social media and smartphone use for children under the age of 16.
Some lawmakers in the US and UK are considering banning under-16s from using social media or implementing tougher curbs on their use.
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EE warns parents against giving children under 11 a smartphone

EE advises against giving smartphones to children under 11, recommending basic phones for safety and limited access to online content.
#education-policy

Newsom pushes for school phone ban as social media concerns surge

Efforts by California Governor and other states to restrict student smartphone use in schools to enhance focus and reduce distractions.
from english.elpais.com
8 months ago

Phones are distracting students in class. More states are pressing schools to ban them

Educators across the US report widespread distractions caused by student smartphone use in classrooms.
Increasing support for cellphone bans in schools leads to calls for removing phones to improve learning and decrease distractions.
from New York Post
3 months ago

Hochul kicks off 'listening tour' as she mulls statewide ban on phones in schools

Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to combat harmful smartphone use in schools with a potential statewide ban, recognizing the impact of excessive phone use on students' education and mental health.

Newsom pushes for school phone ban as social media concerns surge

Efforts by California Governor and other states to restrict student smartphone use in schools to enhance focus and reduce distractions.

Phones are distracting students in class. More states are pressing schools to ban them

Educators across the US report widespread distractions caused by student smartphone use in classrooms.
Increasing support for cellphone bans in schools leads to calls for removing phones to improve learning and decrease distractions.

Hochul kicks off 'listening tour' as she mulls statewide ban on phones in schools

Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to combat harmful smartphone use in schools with a potential statewide ban, recognizing the impact of excessive phone use on students' education and mental health.
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#school-policies

Gavin Newsom says California schools need to 'act now' in banning phone use in the classroom

Efforts to restrict smartphone use in schools to enhance student focus and mental well-being are gaining momentum.

Column: Los Angeles public schools will ban cellphones. What's not to like?

Worrying about smartphones and social media in relation to adolescent well-being is rational and not a moral panic.

Gavin Newsom says California schools need to 'act now' in banning phone use in the classroom

Efforts to restrict smartphone use in schools to enhance student focus and mental well-being are gaining momentum.

Column: Los Angeles public schools will ban cellphones. What's not to like?

Worrying about smartphones and social media in relation to adolescent well-being is rational and not a moral panic.
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Do you have text neck? How phones are affecting us physically

Excessive smartphone use can lead to physical health issues, particularly in the upper body.
Hand and wrist injuries due to cellphone use have nearly doubled between 2011 and 2019.

Jason Kelce Shares A Parenting Struggle That's All Too Relatable

Jason Kelce admits to feeling bad when his kids point out how distracted he gets by his phone.
Kelce has a love-hate relationship with his phone, appreciating the knowledge it brings but hating the distraction it causes.

Tell us: do you struggle to stay off your phone while on vacation?

Finding it hard to unplug while on vacation due to increased smartphone use is a common issue, prompting the need for tips to disconnect effectively.

We wanted to change the norm on smartphone use': grassroots campaigners on a phone-free childhood

Parents express concerns about smartphone use among children and fear the pressure to give in to societal norms despite their reservations.
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