Mum said I need to get off my phone

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n mess with kids sleep, mood, and confidence. Studies even s get phones really young, they’re more likely to feel stressed end less time actually playing, exploring, and being creative.

chnology at all. Social media can be fun, helpful, and a good cted. The problem is when it becomes the only thing kids want ding a balance is what makes the biggest difference. p, like keeping phones out of bedrooms at night, waiting a bit iving kids their own devices, and encouraging more offline small changes can really protect kids mental health and give them more space to just be kids. nspires children to look up from their screens and remember how much fun the real world can be.

Live free Sammie

Mum said I need to get off my phone, but I don’t know what to do.

I stare at my screen, then out the window at the sky so blue.

Maybe outside is calling me who knows what wonders I might see?

Mum said I need to get off my phone, but I don’t know what to do.

So I hop on my bike and zip down the street—ZOOM! I’m flying too.

The wind whooshes past me as fast as can be, and for a moment it feels like the sky’s carrying me!

Mum said I need to get off my phone, but I don’t know what to do.

So I grab blankets and chairs and build a fort big enough for two.

A secret castle with tunnels of light, no Wi-Fi allowed in my fortress tonight!

Mum said I need to get off my phone, but I don’t know what to do.

I find my pencils and sketchpad and let my dreams shine through.

With doodles and scribbles, my ideas take flight, a whole brand-new world appears in bright light!

Mum said I need to get off my phone, but I don’t know what to do.

So I step out the door and feel the grass—cold, fresh, and new.

The breeze whispers secrets only adventurers hear, and suddenly every path says, “Come over here!”

Mum said I need to get off my phone, but I don’t know what to do.

My dog starts wagging his tail like he already knew!

We chase and we tumble in the soft afternoon sun, two goofy buddies having endless fun.

Mum said I need to get off my phone, but I don’t know what to do.

So I open a book and—WHOOSH!—a whole new world breaks through.

Pirates, dragons, and mysteries too… who knew a book could feel brand-new?

Mum said I need to get off my phone, but I don’t know what to do.

So I help Mum bake cupcakes—mixing, stirring, and tasting the goo.

She lets me lick the spoon when Dad doesn’t peek— that sweet, sticky treat makes my whole week!

Mum said I need to get off my phone, but I don’t know what to do.

I plant a tiny seed and give it a water-drop or two.

I pat the soil gently and whisper, “Grow, please grow!”

Maybe tomorrow a green sprout will show.

Mum said I need to get off my phone… and now I know what to do.

There’s a whole world full of magic— and none of it needs charging too!

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