Rebel Therapies Launches Rebel Telecom Following Rising Cases of Grooming, Bullying and Screen Addiction Amongst Children

Children, Screen Addiction /

At Rebel Therapies, we have spent years supporting families devastated by the darker side of smartphones and social media. We have worked with parents whose children have experienced online grooming, cyberbullying, emotional breakdowns, blackmail and severe screen dependency. We have seen families pushed to breaking point by addictive technology that many feel powerless to control. […]

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Barnet Council Early Years Team Strengthens Safeguarding Approach to Screen Use

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Client: Barnet Council – Early Years Standards Team (BELS) Service Delivered: Screen Addiction Awareness Training for Early Years Providers Delivered By: Munur Shah, Founder of Rebel Therapies The Challenge Facing Early Years Providers Identified by Barnet Council Working directly with nurseries, childminders, and schools supporting children aged 0 to 5, Barnet Council’s Early Years Standards

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Breaking the Digital Cycle: An Interview with Screen Time Advocate & Our Founder Munur Shah

Interview, Screen Addiction /

In this featured Radio Harrow interview, host Tim Harrison is joined in on his show ‘The Sunday Detox’ by Munur Shah, our founder and a dedicated Screen Time Advocate. Munur is working passionately with his team here at Rebel Therapies to educate both parents and young people about the significant dangers associated with excessive screen

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Will the Under 16 Social Media Ban Work? Insights from Our Screen Addiction Experts

Children, Parents and Family, School, Science of Screen Addiction, Screen Addiction /

Contents The Details of the Social Media Ban Who Is Leading the Social Media Ban? When Will the Social Media Ban Come Into Effect? What Platforms Are Affected? How Will the Ban Work in the UK? The Science Behind the Social Media Ban What Our Experts Think What We Recommend Rebel Telecom In recent months,

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Shofar Nursery Reframes Screen Use Culture After Rebel Therapies Parent Talk

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Client: Shofar Day Care Nursery Service Delivered: Screen Addiction Awareness Talk for Parents and Early Years Staff Delivered By: Munur Shah, Founder of Rebel Therapies The Challenge Nursery Staff Face Surrounding Screens and Phones At Shofar Nursery, screens were being used in the same way as many early years settings across the UK, to document

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Is My Phone Making Me Unhappy? How Screen Time Affects Dopamine

Parents and Family, Science of Screen Addiction, Screen Addiction /

In our tech-driven world, it’s easy to underestimate the quiet power of dopamine, the “feel-good” chemical that shapes our motivation, focus, and happiness. But what happens when constant screen time, notifications, and digital overstimulation start to hijack that delicate balance? At Rebel Therapies, our team of screen addiction specialists, counsellors, and master NLP practitioners see

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What Are the Effects of Screen Addiction on Children?

Parents and Family, Screen Addiction /

In homes and schools across the United Kingdom, screens have quietly claimed a central place in our children’s lives. Smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles and social media platforms now provide constant entertainment and connection. But with that convenience comes a growing worry: screen addiction is on the rise, and the effects on children’s mental, emotional and

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What Age Should I Get My Child Their First Phone?

Parents and Family, Screen Addiction /

What Age Should I Get My Child Their First Phone? In the UK, it’s becoming increasingly common to see primary school children with smartphones in their hands; devices that are both communication tools and portals into a vast digital world. At Rebel Therapies, we’ve spent years researching screen addiction and working directly with families, schools,

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What If Banning Smartphones Isn’t the Answer?

Parents and Family, Screen Addiction /

Smartphones are deeply woven into the fabric of our everyday lives. From work to entertainment to staying in touch with loved ones, they’ve become essential tools. But for parents, educators, and therapists, the rise in screen time among children is a growing concern. At Rebel Therapies, we’ve had countless conversations about this topic, both in

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The Nude Predator – A Chilling Case of Online Exploitation

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The internet is a very powerful tool, offering endless opportunities for connection, learning, and entertainment. But, for teenagers like 16-year-old Ben, it also holds hidden dangers such as predators who manipulate trust, exploit emotions, and use psychological tactics to ensnare their victims. Ben was a confident, happy teenager with a close-knit family and a strong

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