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Phones Away: Cornwall's Campaign Boosts Child Engagement

10/26/2025

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Cornwall Council launched the "Phones Away
Talk and Play" campaign to reduce parental phone use and increase engagement with children.
The campaign emphasizes face-to-face interaction for early childhood development.
Research indicates excessive parental phone use can hinder a child's brain development.
Hilary Frank, cabinet member for children, families, and schools, said the campaign is not about judgment.
Public Health Cornwall and Together for Families are collaborating on the campaign.

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Story summary

Cornwall Council launched the "Phones Away
Talk and Play" campaign to reduce parental phone use and increase engagement with children.
The campaign emphasizes face-to-face interaction for early childhood development.
Research indicates excessive parental phone use can hinder a child's brain development.
Hilary Frank, cabinet member for children, families, and schools, said the campaign is not about judgment.
Public Health Cornwall and Together for Families are collaborating on the campaign.