Teenagers and smartphones: restoring balance in a hyperconnected world

Welcome to ThePhone blog, your resource space dedicated to the digital challenges of teenagers. With smartphones becoming so pervasive in the lives of our young people, we offer expert advice, testimonials from parents and teens, and practical solutions for establishing a healthy relationship with technology. Discover how ThePhone supports families during this pivotal period of adolescence, when digital balance becomes a major challenge for well-being and success.

Réseaux sociaux et santé mentale des jeunes : des effets désormais documentés

Social media and youth mental health: effects now documented

With almost 58% of 12-17 year olds* in France reporting daily use of social media, it's clear that platforms like TikTok, Insta, SnapChat, and the like are a central part of teenagers' daily lives. For better or... for worse? ...

Le téléphone portable, nouvel enjeu familial et politique : ce qu’il faut retenir du debat sur LCP

Mobile phones, a new family and political issue : key takeaways from the LCP debate

On January 16, Viktor Bach, co-founder of The Phone, was in the audience of the program “Chaque voix compte,” broadcast on La Chaîne Parlementaire. The question of the day was: “Is the telephone the enemy of the family?” Around the...

Devoirs et smartphones : comment aider votre ado à se concentrer à l'ère des distractions numériques

Homework and smartphones: How to help your teen focus in the age of digital distractions

I recently observed my 15-year-old nephew trying to do his summer revisions. On his desk: a maths textbook, an exercise book... and his smartphone vibrating every 30 seconds. In one hour, he checked his phone 23 times (yes, I counted)....

Téléphone sans réseaux sociaux : Comment protéger votre enfant des dangers du numérique

Phone without social media: How to protect your child from digital dangers

Reading time: 11 minutes Introduction: The Day I Discovered the Hate Messages on My Daughter's Phone I'll never forget that Tuesday night in March. My 13-year-old daughter, Emma, had been crying in her room for an hour. When I finally...

Le syndrome FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) chez les adolescents : comprendre et agir

FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) Syndrome in Teenagers: Understanding and Taking Action

"Mom, I HAVE to go to this party! Everyone will be there!" I heard that phrase countless times this summer. My 15-year-old daughter seemed literally on the verge of tears at the thought of missing yet another party at a...

Téléphone portable sans internet : Pourquoi c'est la solution idéale pour les enfants et adolescents

Cell Phone Without Internet: Why It's the Ideal Solution for Children and Teenagers

Introduction: My revelation about cell phones without internet Six months ago, I was like many parents: convinced that a "real" phone for my 13-year-old son absolutely had to have internet. After all, how could he survive without WhatsApp, without being...

Vacances d'été sereines : pourquoi ThePhone est le compagnon idéal de votre enfant en colonie ou chez les grands-parents

Peaceful summer holidays: why ThePhone is the ideal companion for your child at camp or at the grandparents' house

The anxiety of going on vacation in the digital age Okay, I'm going to be honest with you. When my 12-year-old daughter Emma told me she wanted to go to camp this summer, my first reaction wasn't, "Oh, great, my...