Connecting families through art, nature and physical activity as natural antidotes to screen time
Phone Free Family Fun is a community-led movement, managed by Happy Healthy Together CIC, reducing the negative impact of smartphones and social media on children and families by encouraging a shared connection with art, nature and physical activity.
Why we do this
83%
of parents think that smartphones are harmful to young people*
93%
of parents are concerned about the potential harms of social media*
How we do it
We bring parents, children and communities together to enjoy accessible, wholesome family activities. Our core value is to displace screen time by providing more things for children and parents to do together. We have identified art, nature and physical activity as key ingredients in the recipe to reduce a person's screen time. Our sessions are non-judgmental and welcoming - with a gentle emphasis on forming better device habits. There's no preaching or pressure - just good-old-fashioned Phone Free Family Fun.
We need to remember how much fun can be had when we put our devices down and pick our heads up. This programme promotes and celebrates traditional storytelling as an age-old device for human entertainment and connection.
Families who move together, groove together. That's why we provide activities which give parents and children regular opportunities to exercise together. This particularly helps parents of very young children who often report that they struggle to find time for exercise.
There is a growing body of evidence supporting the need for outdoor education, and outdoor play. Our art in nature sessions provide families with opportunities to enjoy creative activities delivered by professional artists in beautiful, natural spaces.
Empty pockets and open minds. We rarely feel completely free nowadays because we are always connected to our devices. These walks are designed for families to completely unplug and embark on a professionally guided adventure with fun activities en route for kids.
Our work is not just about children - it's about parents, too. We are striving to create a strong, supportive community of parents who are keen to spend time with their children, and other families, engaging with art, nature and physical activity - and away from screens.
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Outdoor learning and nature-based creativity for children aged 2-4 and their parents. Hosted on our Ulverston allotment, these sessions combine horticulture, environmental awareness and hands-on learning into regular sessions for little gardeners.
All initiatives on the allotment follow our bespoke GROW Framework which was developed, using an evidence-based approach, with the long-term development of children and families in mind:
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G – Get Involved
R – Respect Nature
O – Open Minds
W – Work Together​
For budding gardeners and nature-lovers aged 5-8, and their parents. These sessions are the follow-on from Allotment Tots and combine the same fundamental, core skills - but geared towards older children with more responsibility and ownership for tasks.
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