Smartphones & Our Kids

Episode 13: Smartphones & Our KidsIn this episode, I’m diving into a topic so many of us are navigating in the dark: smartphones and kids.Whether your child already has a phone, is starting to ask for one, or you're simply wondering when the “right time” is - this conversation is here to help you feel more informed and a lot less alone.We’ll explore:📱 Why it’s not your fault if you feel unsure or guilty about phone use 📱 What the research now shows about kids, screens and mental health 📱 The real risks - from addiction and cyberbullying to grooming and overstimulation 📱 What alternatives exist (yes, there are kid-friendly, safer phones!) 📱 How we can support each other as parents, especially around setting norms 📱 And why this conversation isn’t black-and-white - especially when it comes to neurodivergent kidsThis episode isn’t about shame or judgement - it’s about community, clarity, and making conscious decisions with the information we now have.✨ Mentioned in this episode:Smartphone Free Childhood (UK charity I’m connected with)The “Safer Phones Bill” being proposed in ParliamentSwiped - the school that banned smartphonesAlternatives to smartphones for kidsLaura’s Links: 📲 Find Everything Here☀️ Buy The Morning Mastery Toolkit here for £33📲 Instagram: @themindfulgeneration📲 Connect on LinkedInSupport the show