Practical resources to help parents resist addictive screens
introduction
There is no denying that smartphone use is drastically changing the way our children develop.
Watch this video from Dr Rob Archer to learn more about the 3 main sources of harm from smartphones and social media.
introduction
There is no denying that smartphone use is drastically changing the way our children develop.
Watch this video from Dr Rob Archer to learn more about the 3 main sources of harm from smartphones and social media.
the solution
It’s not too late to make a difference!
The first children who were given smartphones in primary school are now adults, and we know now that for every year younger they were exposed to smartphones, the worse their mental health is today.
Armed with this knowledge and the resources available today, we hope to encourage parents to delay giving smartphones to their children, or support them to spend less time on these addictive devices.
the solution
It’s not too late to make a difference!
The first children who were given smartphones in primary school are now adults, and we know now that for every year younger they were exposed to smartphones, the worse their mental health is today.
Armed with this knowledge and the resources available today, we hope to encourage parents to delay giving smartphones to their children, or support them to spend less time on these addictive devices.
evidence
No one can deny that unlimited smartphone use is damaging childhood.
Here are just a few of the ways that smartphone use is affecting our children’s….
Sleep deprivation
Obesity
Eye problems
Musculoskeletal problems
Depression & anxiety
Suicide
Self harm
Bullying
Loneliness
Memory
Brain size
Empathy
Skills
Mental development
Loneliness
Friendships
Relationships
Pressure
Explicit pictures or videos
Pornography
evidence
No one can deny that unlimited smartphone use is damaging childhood.
Here are just a few of the ways that smartphone use is affecting our children’s….
Sleep deprivation
Obesity
Eye problems
Musculoskeletal problems
Depression & anxiety
Suicide
Self harm
Bullying
Loneliness
Memory
Brain size
Empathy
Skills
Mental development
Loneliness
Friendships
Relationships
Pressure
Explicit pictures or videos
Pornography
resources
Here are some of our favourite resources to support parents and carers who are keen to find out more about delaying the use of smartphones for their children.
You can find all of our resources here
resources
Here are some of our favourite resources to support parents and carers who are keen to find out more about delaying the use of smartphones for their children.
resources
Here are some of our favourite resources to support parents and carers who are keen to find out more about delaying the use of smartphones for their children.
up next
Armed with the knowledge and the resources available today, we hope to encourage not just parents, but everyone to spend less time on these addictive devices.
Check out our pages dedicated to specific harms and resources for Children, Adults and our Screen Free Play campaign here:
the solution
Armed with the knowledge and the resources available today, we hope to encourage not just parents, but everyone to spend less time on these addictive devices.
Check out our pages dedicated to specific harms and resources for Children, Adults and our Screen Free Play campaign here:
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