Governor Begins Listening Tour Tackling Smartphone Use in SchoolsGovernor Hochul is starting a listening tour to address smartphone use in schools, aiming to develop effective solutions for mental health and academic success.
Last year, an entire town's primary schools banned smartphones. This is what happenedThe Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and community impact, particularly relating to smartphone usage among schoolchildren.
Newsom pushes for school phone ban as social media concerns surgeEfforts by California Governor and other states to restrict student smartphone use in schools to enhance focus and reduce distractions.
Hochul kicks off 'listening tour' as she mulls statewide ban on phones in schoolsGov. 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.
Governor Begins Listening Tour Tackling Smartphone Use in SchoolsGovernor Hochul is starting a listening tour to address smartphone use in schools, aiming to develop effective solutions for mental health and academic success.
Last year, an entire town's primary schools banned smartphones. This is what happenedThe Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and community impact, particularly relating to smartphone usage among schoolchildren.
Newsom pushes for school phone ban as social media concerns surgeEfforts by California Governor and other states to restrict student smartphone use in schools to enhance focus and reduce distractions.
Hochul kicks off 'listening tour' as she mulls statewide ban on phones in schoolsGov. 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.
A break from your smartphone can reboot your mood. Here's how long you needTaking a break from smartphones for two weeks can significantly improve mental health and well-being.
Has Social Media Fuelled a Teen-Suicide Crisis?Mental health struggles are rising among young Americans, often exacerbated by excessive smartphone use.
The Burnout Trigger No One Talks AboutExcessive phone use leads to poor sleep, mental fatigue, and burnout risk.Low-burnout individuals use strategies to limit phone-related energy drains.Creating healthier digital boundaries can help reclaim energy and focus.
California Gov. Newsom signs law requiring schools districts to limit or ban students from using smartphones on campusCalifornia has enacted a new law to restrict student smartphone use in schools to improve focus and mental health.
4 steps to building a healthier relationship with your phoneConstant connectivity through smartphones can harm health and well-being, especially for remote workers.
Letters: Cell phone banSchools must work with parents to limit smartphone use for better student mental health.
A break from your smartphone can reboot your mood. Here's how long you needTaking a break from smartphones for two weeks can significantly improve mental health and well-being.
Has Social Media Fuelled a Teen-Suicide Crisis?Mental health struggles are rising among young Americans, often exacerbated by excessive smartphone use.
The Burnout Trigger No One Talks AboutExcessive phone use leads to poor sleep, mental fatigue, and burnout risk.Low-burnout individuals use strategies to limit phone-related energy drains.Creating healthier digital boundaries can help reclaim energy and focus.
California Gov. Newsom signs law requiring schools districts to limit or ban students from using smartphones on campusCalifornia has enacted a new law to restrict student smartphone use in schools to improve focus and mental health.
4 steps to building a healthier relationship with your phoneConstant connectivity through smartphones can harm health and well-being, especially for remote workers.
Letters: Cell phone banSchools must work with parents to limit smartphone use for better student mental health.
I Want It Now! The Psychology of Instant GratificationDelay discounting leads individuals to prefer immediate rewards, affecting smartphone use and other behaviors.Understanding and overcoming delay discounting can help mitigate compulsive smartphone behaviors.
Smartphones in classrooms: Are they truly a hindrance, or can they help students learn?Broward County banned cellphones in schools, while neighboring districts adopt varied approaches, but studies show guided use can enhance learning.
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.
Smartphones in classrooms: Are they truly a hindrance, or can they help students learn?Broward County banned cellphones in schools, while neighboring districts adopt varied approaches, but studies show guided use can enhance learning.
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.
Exclusive | These parents won't give their kids iPhones - but they have clever work-arounds: 'I can't keep them in a bubble forever'Parents are implementing stricter controls on device usage for their children to combat screen addiction and ensure healthier lifestyles.
EE warns parents against giving children under 11 a smartphoneEE advises against giving smartphones to children under 11, recommending basic phones for safety and limited access to online content.
Exclusive | These parents won't give their kids iPhones - but they have clever work-arounds: 'I can't keep them in a bubble forever'Parents are implementing stricter controls on device usage for their children to combat screen addiction and ensure healthier lifestyles.
EE warns parents against giving children under 11 a smartphoneEE advises against giving smartphones to children under 11, recommending basic phones for safety and limited access to online content.
Quit it! From vaping to doomscrolling, 10 bad habits and how to break themOvercoming long-standing habits requires strategic changes, such as visual reminders, better food access, and mindfulness techniques.
Pilot explains the real reason phones need to be in airplane mode: 'Not a conspiracy'Using airplane mode on flights is crucial to prevent interference with pilots' communication systems, enhancing safety during flight operations.
What age SHOULD you give your child a phone? 5 experts give opinionsThe pervasive presence of smartphones among children raises developmental concerns, prompting schools to ban devices in classrooms.
We wanted to change the norm on smartphone use': grassroots campaigners on a phone-free childhoodParents express concerns about smartphone use among children and fear the pressure to give in to societal norms despite their reservations.
What age SHOULD you give your child a phone? 5 experts give opinionsThe pervasive presence of smartphones among children raises developmental concerns, prompting schools to ban devices in classrooms.
We wanted to change the norm on smartphone use': grassroots campaigners on a phone-free childhoodParents express concerns about smartphone use among children and fear the pressure to give in to societal norms despite their reservations.
10 habits for more mindful smartphone useThe impact of smartphone use varies; understanding and monitoring it can lead to healthier digital habits.
Drew Barrymore shares 'vulnerable' message about taking away her daughter's phoneDrew Barrymore limits her daughter's smartphone use to provide her with necessary boundaries she lacked as a child star.
Gavin Newsom says California schools need to 'act now' in banning phone use in the classroomEfforts to restrict smartphone use in schools to enhance student focus and mental well-being are gaining momentum.
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.