20/10/2026
What happens when parents stop making decisions about technology in isolation?
Some encouraging early research from the UK gives us reason to be hopeful.
A 2026 study found that school communities where at least 20% of families committed to delaying smartphones saw around 8% lower recorded social, emotional and mental health needs compared with similar communities.
The research is still preliminary, but it points to something worth paying attention to.
The power of parents moving together.
When families support one another, decisions that once felt difficult can become a shared commitment.
It's this spirit of community that inspires our work at Screen Sanity Australia, including Project Landline.
Because creating a healthier digital childhood isn't something families should have to do alone.
Source: Gregory Veramendi, Institute for Fiscal Studies, July 2026.
