'Technology gives our kids so much that we didn't have'

GIOVANNA FLETCHER LOOKS AT HOW PARENTS CAN SUPPORT CHILDREN IN USING ONLINE RESOURCES SMARTLY AT EXAM TIME

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Summer is upon us, and for families with teenagers that doesn't just mean day trips and holidays - it also means exam season is in full swing.

With so much research and revision now done online, that means more screen time. And it can be difficult to ensure that extra time is helpful rather than creating unwanted distractions and affecting sleep.

That's why it's important for parents and children to be able to find a compromise that doesn't add to any pressure or anxiety.

Throughout 2026, we're running The Family Chat, a campaign with Tesco Mobile helping families to start open conversations around staying safe online.

Author and podcaster Giovanna Fletcher, who's mum to three boys aged seven to 11, is chatting to parents and kids about the issues they face, and how Tesco Mobile's range of online resources can help.

Our latest Family Chat centres on exam season, and managing the additional screen time and stress that come with it.