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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.
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....
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: 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...
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....