Guides
Long-form guides on compulsive technology use — what the research supports, what it does not, and what to do about it. Each one is sourced and dated, because this field moves and a lot of what circulates is out of date.
- NomophobiaThe fear of being without your phone: where the term came from, what the research actually supports, and what it does not.Explainer
- How to Run a Digital Detox That HoldsMost detoxes fail in week two. This is the version built around what you replace the time with, not what you remove.Practical
- How to Stop DoomscrollingWhy bad news is stickier than good news, and the interventions that change the behavior rather than shame it.Practical
- Teens and Social MediaWhat the evidence says about harm, where it is contested, and what actually helps at home.For parents
- Screen Time for Kids by AgeHow much screen time pediatricians recommend at each age, what changed in 2026, and how to cut back without a daily fight.For parents
- Phone AddictionThe signs, the mechanisms behind them, and where the line between heavy use and a real problem sits.Explainer
- Technology Addiction StatisticsCurrent figures on screen time, problematic use and treatment, each tied to its source.Data
- Is Your Child an iPad Kid?The signs worth watching, what research says about tablets and tantrums, and how to cut back without a fight.For parents
- Your Child’s First PhoneWhat age makes sense, how to tell if your child is ready, and whether to start with a flip phone, a watch or a smartphone.For parents
- What Is Brain Rot?Where the word came from, what the research says about short videos and attention, and what actually helps.Explainer
If you want a starting point
Take the Smartphone Compulsion Test first. It takes about two minutes and it will tell you which of these guides is worth your time. If you are here about a child, start with Kids Online Safety instead.