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Education minister backs smartphone ban in schools with plans on the way

Big Kids

Education minister backs smartphone ban in schools with plans on the way

By HerFamily

HerFamily readers have their say on what age is appropriate to give a kid a phone

Parenting

HerFamily readers have their say on what age is appropriate to give a kid a phone

By Sophie Collins

Parents of primary school kids vow to hold off buying their kids smartphones

News

Parents of primary school kids vow to hold off buying their kids smartphones

By Clodagh McKeon

My daughter’s teacher confiscated her phone and used it as her own- should I report her?

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My daughter’s teacher confiscated her phone and used it as her own- should I report her?

By Kat O'Connor

Giving kids a smartphone is “like giving them drugs”, expert warns

Parenting

Giving kids a smartphone is “like giving them drugs”, expert warns

By Trine Jensen-Burke

‘Smartphone therapy’ to be given to kids with depression in the UK

Health

‘Smartphone therapy’ to be given to kids with depression in the UK

By Anna O'Rourke

Childminders in the UK are increasingly being banned from using their smartphones on the job

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Childminders in the UK are increasingly being banned from using their smartphones on the job

By Anna O'Rourke

A quarter of 30-something women check their phone 200 times a day, says survey

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A quarter of 30-something women check their phone 200 times a day, says survey

By Anna O'Rourke

The one thing you should do before giving your child their own phone

Parenting

The one thing you should do before giving your child their own phone

By Anna O'Rourke

Inattentive mums yield babies with poorer brain development

Health

Inattentive mums yield babies with poorer brain development

By Trine Jensen-Burke