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🗣️Parents tell us they feel powerless in the face of Big Tech’s addictive algorithms, and they are crying out for more support from govt to help tackle the impact of smartphones and social media on their kids.

📱Find out more at bit.ly/RageAgainstT...

#RageAgainstTheScreen

Parents support a ban on smartphones at school Sixty per cent of parents in a Mumsnet survey said the government should take responsibility for enforcing a ban, which Keir Starmer said was unnecessary

📱The PM says a govt ban on phones in schools is "completely unnecessary" because "almost every school bans phones" - but 64% of Mumsnet users told us their children are allowed to keep their phones with them during the school day #RageAgainstTheScreen
www.thetimes.com/uk/education...

🗣️"There are not enough women at the heart of decision making in government... It is about giving women a voice..."

📻ICYMI: Mumsnet founder Justine Roberts spoke to the Today Programme this morning to mark Mumsnet's 25th birthday.

#Mumsnet #Mumsnet25

📵 Parents of younger children, are you thinking of delaying smartphones for your DC?

👀 Here's what some Mumsnet users told us...

🗣️ Join the conversation here: mumsnet.com/talk/parenti...

📵Mumsnet users want the government to do more to protect kids from social media's addictive algorithms - and nearly 70% would back a total ban on social media for u16s.

📱Find out more about our Rage Against the Screen campaign here: bit.ly/RageAgainstT...

We’re delighted that Marks and Spencer have published their parental leave policies, and will be the first major employer to host our #PublishParentalLeave kite mark, demonstrating their commitment to helping potential & existing employees make informed decisions about their future.

🗣️Mumsnet users want the government to do more to protect kids from social media's addictive algorithms - and nearly 70% would back a total ban for u16s.

📱Find out more about our Rage Against the Screen campaign here: bit.ly/RageAgainstT...

Mumsnet users on Reform: "If mainstream politics leave people cold, where are they expected to go to?" Our latest poll of Mumsnetters shows a big leap in support for Reform. When asked who they plan to vote for at the next election, 25% of users cited Nigel Farage's party - putting them level with Labo...

Our latest poll shows a big leap in support for Reform amongst Mumsnet users - they're now level with Labour on 25%. Read more below👇

www.linkedin.com/pulse/mumsne...

How to Unplug your Child: Tips and Activities to Reduce Screen Time | Mumsnet Worried your child spends too much time on screens? Author and coach Liat Hughes Joshi offers tips and activities to help you limit your child's screen time.

📱Looking to reduce screen time over the holidays? Check out our latest #RageAgainstTheScreen content as parenting author Liat Hughes Joshi shares practical tips and fun activities from her new book How To Unplug Your Child
www.mumsnet.com/articles/how... @summersdalebooks.bsky.social

❌ Nearly 70% of parents on Mumsnet would back a total ban on social media for u16s.

📱Find out more about our campaign to empower parents at bit.ly/RageAgainstT...

📱As part of our Rage Against the Screen campaign, we want to equip parents with the knowledge they need to support their kids in safely negotiating today’s technology. Check out mental health expert Petra Velzeboer's top tips for how to set healthy tech boundaries👇
www.mumsnet.com/articles/how...

❌ Nearly 70% of parents on Mumsnet would back a total ban on social media for u16s.

📱 Find out more about our campaign to empower parents at bit.ly/RageAgainstT...

🆘We hear repeatedly on Mumsnet from parents who are worried about how big tech's addictive algorithms affect their kids.

📱That's why we've launched Rage Against the Screen - our campaign to give parents strength in numbers. You can find out more at bit.ly/RageAgainstT...

Guest Post: “You can tell instantly which kids don’t have a smartphone – it’s like they’ve got a secret superpower” | Mumsnet When I had my first child in 2015, among the flood of new mum anxieties, I remember being alarmed at the thought of her navigating the Wild West of th...

🗣️"As a society, we have sleepwalked into a situation which is harming kids, harming families, but working out handsomely for a handful of gigantic tech companies..."

📱Our latest Rage Against the Screen guest post comes from Smartphone Free Childhood👇
www.mumsnet.com/talk/guest_p...

We've launched Rage Against The Screen - a new Mumsnet campaign to inform parents about the dangers of smart phones and social media and empower them to take action to protect their children’s health. Find out more in Justine Roberts' Sunday Times piece👇

www.thetimes.com/life-style/p...

10 New Year’s resolutions family experts want parents to make Family-focused charities and groups tell Lisa Salmon how they think mums and dads can improve family life in 2025.

📱"Talk to your kids about their social media use, and explore how they might cut down... Make sure they understand that big tech companies are deliberately trying to hook them in..."

Read Mumsnet CEO Justine Roberts' suggested NY resolution for families here👇
www.independent.co.uk/life-style/h...

‘Alarming declines’ in patient safety as maternity care deteriorates – report Experts have analysed publicly available data for the latest National State of Patient Safety report.

Yet another report warning of a crisis in maternity care and calling for immediate action to ensure the safety of women and babies. How many more warnings will it take before the government acts?
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/nhs-...

We've heard repeatedly from Mumsnet users who have been fobbed off and ignored when seeking diagnoses and treatment for reproductive health conditions

Today's @commonswomequ.parliament.uk report reflects what Mumsnetters have been telling us for years - in our evidence to the inquiry we shared the experiences of users who had to fight for decades for appropriate diagnoses and treatment for reproductive health conditions

Got a question on divorce, separation or co-parenting?

🚨Got a question about divorce, separation or co-parenting?

🗓️On Monday evening, family lawyer and co-founder of divorce platform SeparateSpace Amanda Bell will be live on Mumsnet answering users' questions.

❓Ask your question here: bit.ly/MumsnetDivor...

Guest Post: "Smartphones have become such a presence in children’s lives that change requires collective action" - Josh MacAlister MP writes for Mumsnet about why he's tackling this issue with a Priva... Sometimes Parliament finds itself way behind public opinion on a certain issue. When I decided to use the opportunity of a Private Member’s Bill to ta...

"Smartphones have become such a presence in children’s lives that change requires collective action" - Josh MacAlister MP writes for Mumsnet about why he's trying to tackle this issue with a Private Member's Bill📱
www.mumsnet.com/talk/guest_p...

Husband thinks I owe him money for maternity leave? | Mumsnet I am so confused! So pleased advice me! I took 10 months mat leave, and my work did not provide any enhanced mat pay because I had been there less th...

"AIBU? Husband thinks I owe him money for maternity leave..."🤯 99% of Mumsnet users agree the OP is NOT being unreasonable - read the full thread at the link below👇 www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_be...

To think work Xmas parties should start in work hours? | Mumsnet Just as the title says really. Our work Xmas party doesn't start til 6:30pm this year in London which is a 1hr commute for me each way. I really think...

"AIBU to think work Xmas parties should start in work hours?" 🎄🥳 www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_be...

This is a huge issue for Mumsnet users - nearly 70% tell us they would follow the example of Australia and ban social media for u16s

Guest Post: "My colleagues and I have an opportunity to make the end of life safer and more dignified for dying people" - Kim Leadbeater MP writes for Mumsnet ahead of Friday's vote on Assisted Dying ... It was never part of my life plan to come into politics, but now I am here I want to a positive difference. When I came first in the Private Members’...

"My colleagues and I have an opportunity to make the end of life safer and more dignified for dying people" - @kimleadbeatermp.bsky.social writes for Mumsnet ahead of tomorrow's vote on Assisted Dying www.mumsnet.com/talk/guest_p...

Can low number confidence be passed down through generations? We teamed up with @mumsnet.bsky.social

A survey of 697 parents revealed stats including those shown below!

Find our key takeaways, and reflections of Mumsnet founder Justine Roberts here: www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/news/parents...

Do you actually enjoy those Christmas songs from the 70s-90s? | Mumsnet The only Christmas music I can listen to is classical/choral. I find those 80s/90s childhood Christmas songs so painful. And it's because I had lovel...

"AIBU? Do you actually enjoy those Christmas songs?"🎄https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/5219214-do-you-actually-enjoy-those-christmas-songs-from-the-70s-90s