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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.

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...

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...

À quel âge offrir un premier téléphone à son enfant ? Le guide qui vous évitera bien des prises de tête

At what age should you give your child their first phone? A guide that will save you a lot of headaches

When my 8-year-old son asked me for a phone... " Dad, Lucas has an iPhone 16! Why don't I have a phone? " My son asked me this question one Tuesday evening, as I was desperately trying to cook pasta...

Digital Detox : Programme de 21 jours pour réduire votre dépendance au smartphone

Digital Detox: 21-Day Program to Reduce Your Smartphone Addiction

Published on July 17, 2025 - Reading time: about 15 minutes (but take your time, that's the whole point :-) My Story with Screens: A Confession I still remember the day I missed my highway exit because I was too...

Étude exclusive : Impact des téléphones sans internet sur la concentration des collégiens

Exclusive Study: Impact of Phones Without Internet on Middle School Students' Concentration

Published on June 16, 2025 - Reading time: approximately 14 minutes* When my son asked me for a "crappy" phone... "Dad, can I have a phone without internet like Theo?" This question from my 13-year-old son caught me off guard....

How to counter cyberbullying?

In an increasingly connected world, cyberbullying has become a major problem, especially among young people. Every day, teenagers face insults, threats and intimidation online, which can have devastating consequences on their emotional and mental well-being. That’s why disconnecting from social...

Promoting the right to disconnect

Technology has become ubiquitous and the right to disconnect has become a critical issue, especially for young people. This concept refers to the right of individuals not to be constantly available or connected to their work or digital devices outside...

The consequences of ultra connection

Hyperconnectivity, or being constantly connected and available through digital technologies, has become a pervasive reality in our modern lives. While these tools offer many benefits, it is important to recognize the negative consequences they can have, especially for young people....