Papaya: Parents Against Phone Addiction in Young Adolescents

07/05/2026

Join Papaya for our long promised EdTech Edition webinar! Hear from our expert panel on how to support your child’s learning in today’s digital world. We will be covering the evidence for/ against Ed Tech, sensitivities neurodivergent children may have towards screens, along with top tips and free resources to help support screen free homework. 🔗 for tickets in messages

16/04/2026

Want to do something positive to help your family get a healthy balance with technology? Do join this panel event in Cirencester next week. Link to tickets in the messages.

07/04/2026

Calling all parents & children in Years 3–7! Join us for a friendly, interactive session exploring the idea of delaying a child’s first smartphone.

💬 Discuss the pros and cons of smartphones as a family
📝 Create your own family media contract
📵 Make a pact together to delay the first smartphone
🧠 Learn about addictive design and how apps keep us hooked
💡 Explore positive alternatives for spending time

A child-friendly, engaging event designed to spark thoughtful conversations and practical ideas.

📅 Tuesday May 5th
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM

🎟️ Ticket link in comments

28/03/2026

📱 We keep hearing that parents should control their children’s social media use.
🧠 But how is that realistic when these platforms are designed to be addictive?
⚖️ This isn’t fair on parents.
📚 At Papaya, we dedicate time and energy to educating both parents and children—but it’s still not enough.
🚫 The responsibility can’t sit with families alone.
🔄 Platforms must change their addictive algorithms.
🚨 They need to be held accountable.

22/03/2026

We have 2 very exciting events in Bristol next week. Do join us! Link to free tickets in the comments.

12/03/2026

12/03/2026

Should We Raise the Age of Digital Consent?
A Resounding Yes — From Dr S. Davies
📱 1. 13 is an outdated privacy law.
⚠️ 2. Children are losing on average 2–3 hours a day on social media.
💭 3. The content they see can make them less happy with their own lives.
🔞 4. Much of the content is adult in nature, exposing them to risks like sextortion and grooming.
🧠 5. 13 is already a difficult age. Waiting until 16 could give teenagers more time to develop emotional resilience and self-esteem.
That said, raising the age is not the perfect solution. It needs to happen alongside:
✔️ Enforcement of the Online Safety Act
✔️ Better adolescent and parent education
✔️ Consideration of access to VPNs and how they might bypass restrictions
🎧 Listen to the full episode to hear the pros and cons.
💬 Share your constructive thoughts in the comments.

10/03/2026

Listen to the full episode of Social Media Showdown: Should Teens Log Off for Good? On To Be A Boy with Joeli and Elliot.
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06/02/2026

Help us help you by taking our short survey on Ed Tech Link to form in the comments. Thanks for taking part ❤️ # Edtech

08/01/2026

Do sign up for this fantastic event in Thornbury on Jan 29 th.