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15/05/2025

Scotland’s first phone-free school, Portobello High School in Edinburgh, has introduced a bold new policy where pupils are required to place their mobile phones into lockable magnetic pouches upon arrival.
These pouches stay locked throughout the school day and can only be opened at special stations when school ends. The aim is to reduce distractions, improve focus, and promote healthier social interactions among students.
This initiative has received strong backing from parents, with around 86% supporting the move. It reflects a growing trend in schools prioritizing mental well-being and classroom engagement over screen time.

08/07/2024

13/06/2024

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09/02/2024

https://www.backabuddy.co.za/juvandre-de-meyer-5830577603105516316

Please support this little boy! He is such a happy little kiddo!! Always smiling!!

My name is Alicia de Meyer, mom of Juvandré de Meyer, my first born. Juvandré was born on the 3rd of September 2019 and had a very traumat

01/09/2023

31/08/2023

https://dialanerd.co.za/parental-controls-can-help-you-stay-connected-to-your-children?

Parental controls can help you stay connected to your children The time of giving is fast approaching, and you may be thinking of getting your child a phone or tablet,...

30/08/2023

Received this email from Protect Young Eyes very scary and very real! Top news from PYE: August 29, 2023

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Welcome to the PYE Download! Every two weeks or so, we share the latest digital news that impacts your family, update you on what the PYE team is up to, and end with a quick note from Chris or Doug.

We hope our research helps you feel informed and confident, and that our work with schools, churches, and non-profits is motivating.

The Latest News:
YouTube Likely Still Violating Child Privacy. After an ad tracking report showed adult ads were being shown in videos "made for kids," advocates urged for action. The proposed violations would be "unprecedented" in scale. For everything YouTube, see our Ultimate Guide.
Pinterest Adds More Controls! After being called out by NCB News, Pinterest stepped up. Teen accounts

25/08/2023

Ghostlighting mixes together ghosting (which is where a potential love interest disappears without an explanation) with the more sinister gaslighting (which is an emotional abuse or manipulation tool where a person purposefully tries to twist information to make their partner feel as though they are in the wrong).
In ghostlighting, the aim is for the person to first cut off communication (ghost you) without warning, before coming back into your life by calling, texting, or chatting on dating apps. Then, if you try and confront them about ghosting you, they'll use gaslighting to deny it ever happened - leaving you feeling confused and doubting yourself.
A good sign that it’s high time to move on!