Endlessly scrolling on our phones could negatively impact our children’s long-term well-being. We’ve all been there and felt the guilt, so here’s how to put the phone down and get back into family life.
We’ve all fobbed our kids off while scrolling social media feeds, reaching for our phones when we hear an alert, or pretending to be ‘checking emails’ while we read the latest news headlines or do some online shopping. You’re not alone in taking a 5-minute breather - it can be good for you to step away for a break. However, research is emerging that too much mindless staring at our phones could be affecting our kids’ mental health and anxiety levels, so how can we take control of our parenting style and be more aware?
