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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.

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 watched my 15-year-old nephew trying to do his summer homework. On his desk: a math textbook, a workbook... and his smartphone, which vibrated every 30 seconds. In one hour, he checked his phone 23 times (yes, I counted)....

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 this 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...

Métiers de demain : pourquoi les compétences humaines seront plus précieuses que jamais

Jobs of tomorrow: why human skills will be more valuable than ever

" Robots are going to take our jobs! " I first heard this phrase nearly 15 years ago at an artificial intelligence conference. At the time, it seemed like science fiction. Today, having just asked my AI assistant to summarize...

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

My Story with Screens: A Confession I still remember the day I missed my highway exit because I was too busy checking my notifications. Nothing serious, just 20 minutes lost and a little gas wasted. But it was my personal...

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

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

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. For months, he'd been pestering me to get the latest iPhone....

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