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Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

When Your Phone Gets Between You and Your Child

Oct 14, 2026 · 17m

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Your phone might be getting in the way of your child’s learning, confidence and connection with you. Justin and Kylie Coulson unpack three research findings every parent should know, from the link between heavy AI use and lower school test scores to why early puberty may increase anxiety risk in girls. They also explore how being ignored while a parent scrolls can affect a teenager’s sense of security in the relationship. Discover what the research tells us, where the limits of the evidence lie, and how to give your child more opportunities to feel supported, connected and confident. KEY POINTS AI and learning: Students who frequently use AI chatbots for schoolwork scored lower…