My tween & nearly teen don’t have smart phones or social media & I want to delay them having them until they are well into their teen years. My 12 year old has completed his first year of secondary school with no smart phone. It has generally been fine for him. My 10 year old would LOVE a smart phone today if I handed one over.
I am a normal, busy working mum and I want to share what we do in my family to hopefully help yours. I want to show delaying can be done. I hope my posts help you. You can also find me on my Instagram @mindbodyandscroll
“Smart phones are experience blockers that can prevent kids in engaging in real world experiences and relationships.”
Jonathan Haidt, The Anxious Generation
Book Review: Generation Zombie by Dr Charlotte Armitage
A book full of data and practical tips for managing screen times within your family.
How did my 12 year get through Year 7 with no smart phone?
Without as much difficulty as you might think
Why you need to talk to your child about AI nudify apps even if they don’t have a smart phone yet
My 12 year old doesn’t have a smart phone but he knows what AI nudify apps & deepfakes are.
How to start a class Whatsapp chat about smart phones without sounding judgemental.
It can feel super awkward being ‘that’ parent.
Why my household poo’s like it’s the 90s
Do you want your children to get into a habit of taking the entire internet to the loo with them?
Five tips for getting your kids through primary school with no smart phone.
5 things we did to help my son get to the end of Year 6 with no smart phone.