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Infographic titled "Later Life & Retirement Planning" with tips on retirement preparation. Highlights common mistakes to avoid like relying solely on government, and emphasizes five key steps: starting to save early, preparing for worst-case scenarios, understanding pensions, seeking professional financial advice, and prioritizing health. Offers suggestions such as discussing wills, understanding employer pension plans, and considering healthcare expenses. Includes graphics of a smiley face, financial symbols, and health-related icons.

Planning for later life and retirement

During our January focus of SUPPORT we created some areas to consider to have a comfortable retirement. It’s never too early to start planning!

Infographic titled "5 Areas to Help Reduce Your Smartphone Use" featuring tips to limit phone usage. The tips include reviewing habits, using apps to block usage, altering phone settings, finding alternatives to phone use, and exploring motivational resources. Visuals include a phone icon, app logos, and a reading list.

5 ways to reduce smartphone use

The Balanced Screen Community inspired this resource for some new ways to reduce engagement with your smartphone. Which one will you stick to?

Comparison chart of basic and starter phones, highlighting devices like The Light Phone 2, CAT S22 Flip, AGM M7, Punkt MP02, Nokia 2660, and others. Features, prices, and availability details are given for each phone. Includes additional products like The Brick and Unpluq for reducing phone addiction. Background information mentions these devices as part of #TheBetterPhoneProject aimed at supporting digital life management.

Alternative devices to smartphones

If you’re considering a starter phone for your youth, or looking to downgrade to a basic model, this comparison chart gives you a snapshot of the devices and solutions out there.

Infographic titled "Navigating the Digital World: What Parents Can Do" with four main sections: 1. Role Model, with advice on tech usage and impact discussion. 2. Be Inspired, suggesting activities like exploring and learning. 3. Encourage Independence, promoting responsibility and offering resources. 4. Support Each Other, encouraging open discussions and sharing information. Visuals include people using devices, discussing, and engaging in activities.

How can you make a difference?

Are you a parent or adult looking for inspiration what you can do to reduce the attraction of screen time and smart devices. This guides provides some areas for consideration.

Infographic titled "Simple Tricks to Stay Safe on Your iPhone," featuring tips for improving online security. It includes 12 steps: 1. Turn off app tracking. 2. Use unique passwords and multi-factor authentication. 3. Use VPN in public. 4. Create a new email for sign-ups. 5. Don’t accept all cookies. 6. Clear your cache. 7. Beware of social media hacks. 8. Increase privacy on social media. 9. Turn off visible notifications. 10. Disable analytics and personal ads. 11. Increase AirDrop security. 12. Secure your mail activity. With decorative icons."

Improve iPhone online safety

This guide gives you numerous ways you can improve online safety when using your iPhone.

Infographic on reducing smartphone reliance, titled "Confidence to Reduce Reliance on Smartphones." Sections include Emergencies, Finding Your Way, Money Talks, and Capturing Moments. Each section provides scenarios to consider without a phone, such as emergency plans, navigation skills, alternate payment methods, and using traditional cameras. Emphasizes assessing life without smartphones with visuals like maps, coins, and people illustrating concepts.

Reducing our reliance

The convenience and accessibility our devices give
us is undeniable, but why not try considering some
scenarios without a phone!

Infographic titled 'Online Media & How it affects our children' with resources for parents. It includes sections on the 'Scrolling to Death Podcast,' 'Social Dilemma on Netflix,' 'Social Media Dangers Documentary: Childhood 2.0,' and 'Audrie & Daisy Documentary.' It highlights concerns about social media's impact on children and mentions topics like technology's influence on behavior, pornography, and bullying.

Online media & kids

Here a list of resources which give good insight into the effects of online media on society and in particular upon children.

Instructions for making a sliding bedroom entry sign, including needed materials and seven steps outlined with text and images on a blue and orange background. A preview image shows a completed sign.

Communicate your mood.

It’s ok to want your space sometimes; send out a clear message with a sliding sign on your bedroom door.

Show me the video

Infographic listing ways to deal with stress, including finding someone to talk to, reducing screen time, helping others, getting enough sleep, good nutrition, asking for help, rewarding yourself, finding stress releasors, exercising, practicing mindfulness, coaching yourself, creating a friend code, making plans, accepting imperfection, making time for fun, and using laughter.

Ways to deal with stress

A quick guide to inspire you to find ways to manage stress and find some peace. A lot are obvious, but it’s always handy to have a reminder.

Infographic titled 'Talking about Porn with your Child: Things to keep in mind' summarizing an article by Common Sense Media. It includes four sections: 1) Don't Judge, 2) Deal with How you Feel, 3) Plan a little, and 4) Listen. Each section provides tips on how to approach conversations about pornography with children. The image has illustrations of people having conversations and a child on a computer. Website: www.theinformedperspective.com.

A quick guide to help you talk to your child about porn.

Talking About Porn.

Instructions please!

Tween Talk