The evidence is still emerging about the psychological cost of mothers and fathers being distracted by phones and tablets

The evidence is still emerging about the psychological cost of mothers and fathers being distracted by phones and tablets
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Smartphones are proving useful educational tools - but psychological research highlights the risk of their presence in the classroom
Helping teens manage online technology safely and wisely is often a tough task for parents and carers. But it can be navigated