Dear Bec—My teen is glued to her phone
Parental As Anything - A podcast by ABC listen
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Teenagers are spending more time than ever on their phones – they are on devices up to 8 hours a day. And that’s when they’re not at school! Of course, your teen won't see their excessive screentime as an issue. Phones are a way for teens to connect but they also distract and get in the way of sleep. So what can you do if your teenager is constantly attached to their phone?