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www.mercurynews.com
5 days ago
Education

California schools must limit student smartphone use by 2026

California has enacted a law to limit smartphone use in schools, focusing on mental health and student engagement. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Digital life

An Instagram Investigation

Smartphones usage correlates with mental health issues in teens, especially girls.
Evidence shows a concerning relationship between smartphone use and depression or low self-esteem in teenagers. [ more ]
Fast Company
3 months ago
Parenting

Parents in Europe trying to ban smartphones for young kids face an uphill battle

Parents in Europe are increasingly joining forces to delay giving smartphones to children, driven by concerns for safety and mental health. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Parenting

Should young kids have smartphones? These parents in Europe linked arms and said no

Parents across Europe are joining forces to delay giving smartphones to children until their teenage years to protect their safety and mental health. [ more ]
time.com
3 months ago
Education

Newsom Wants to Restrict Smartphone Usage in California Schools

California Gov. Gavin Newsom aims to limit student smartphone usage during school due to mental health concerns related to social media. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
5 days ago
Education

California schools must limit student smartphone use by 2026

California has enacted a law to limit smartphone use in schools, focusing on mental health and student engagement. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Digital life

An Instagram Investigation

Smartphones usage correlates with mental health issues in teens, especially girls.
Evidence shows a concerning relationship between smartphone use and depression or low self-esteem in teenagers. [ more ]
Fast Company
3 months ago
Parenting

Parents in Europe trying to ban smartphones for young kids face an uphill battle

Parents in Europe are increasingly joining forces to delay giving smartphones to children, driven by concerns for safety and mental health. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Parenting

Should young kids have smartphones? These parents in Europe linked arms and said no

Parents across Europe are joining forces to delay giving smartphones to children until their teenage years to protect their safety and mental health. [ more ]
time.com
3 months ago
Education

Newsom Wants to Restrict Smartphone Usage in California Schools

California Gov. Gavin Newsom aims to limit student smartphone usage during school due to mental health concerns related to social media. [ more ]
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www.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago
Digital life

When Should Kids Get a Smartphone?

Parents struggle with determining the right age for their child to have a smartphone, balancing risks of various societal issues. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Parenting

It went nuts': Thousands join UK parents calling for smartphone-free childhood

Parents are joining a group advocating for delaying smartphones for children, aiming for no smartphone until 14 and no social media until 16.
The grassroots movement unexpectedly grew into a nationwide campaign, with over 4,000 members advocating for child safety and mental health online. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago
Digital life

When Should Kids Get a Smartphone?

Parents struggle with determining the right age for their child to have a smartphone, balancing risks of various societal issues. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Parenting

It went nuts': Thousands join UK parents calling for smartphone-free childhood

Parents are joining a group advocating for delaying smartphones for children, aiming for no smartphone until 14 and no social media until 16.
The grassroots movement unexpectedly grew into a nationwide campaign, with over 4,000 members advocating for child safety and mental health online. [ more ]
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ABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
Education

Novato schools considering no cellphone pledge for students, parents: 'Wait until 8th'

Parents in Novato public schools may pledge not to give smartphones to elementary and middle school students until high school. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
Health

Teen girls' stunning smartphone usage revealed in new study: 'Serious'

Teen girls spending excessive time on smartphones may be addicted to social media, impacting overall health and wellbeing negatively. [ more ]
Inverse
4 months ago
Apple

This New iOS Feature Will Let You Use Your iPhone in the Car Without Throwing Up

Apple is introducing Vehicle Motion Cues to combat smartphone-induced motion sickness while traveling. [ more ]
Irish Independent
5 months ago
Education

Teacher conferences: Social media platforms warned of 20m fines over 'deep fake' images of teachers and students

Teachers and students are being targeted in 'deep fake' attacks with abusive images.
Urgent need for parents to reconsider giving smartphones to very young children. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
6 months ago
Digital life

3 in 4 US teens say they are happy or peaceful without their smartphone

Three out of four US teens feel happy without smartphones, but only 36% reduce usage.
Teens report excessive smartphone use, finding it hard to balance digital media and social skills. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Digital life

Is a smartphone and social media ban the best way to protect young people from internet dangers? | Letters

Parents should focus on teaching children safe internet usage rather than imposing blanket bans.
Giving children access to smartphones has both benefits and risks, emphasizing the need for parental controls and monitoring. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Digital life

Disconnect Me review man attempts digital cold turkey in personal-challenge journey

The film focuses on Alex Lykos attempting a 30-day digital detox, exploring smartphone usage statistics and history.
The documentary navigates between lighter, informative sections and denser, speculative areas without detailed sourcing. [ more ]
Relay FM
8 months ago
Digital life

Clockwise #538: If I Lose It, I'll Die - Relay FM

Smartphone widget usage
Pricing changes for ad-free streaming [ more ]
Independent.ie
9 months ago
Parenting

Mobile phones in classrooms: Education Minister Norma Foley warned of 'terrible threat' to children's well-being

Parents, teachers, and politicians have contacted Minister Norma Foley expressing concerns about children's access to smartphones.
Opinions are divided, with some advocating for restrictions on phone usage to protect children, and others arguing against a ban.
Some individuals highlight the potential benefits of smartphones, such as controlling medical devices and facilitating urgent communication. [ more ]
WIRED
2 months ago
Digital life

How to Use an eSIM for International Travel

International travel is an excellent time to reduce smartphone usage, but eSIMs can provide convenient data access abroad without physical SIM cards. [ more ]
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