When kids set their parents’ screen time rules: ‘I hit my limit before I even get out of bed’

Would six-year-old Malakhi be strict? Could the grownups give up their phones? Three writers let their children set the rules

‘It brought out the most vile side of lad culture’: Unilad founder Alex Partridge on online hate, alcoholism and ADHD

The entrepreneur suffered with anxiety all his life, then a court case fuelled his alcoholism and nearly cost him everything. Now, an ADHD diagnosis has brought him clarity, a podcast and determination to help others

‘I’m literally Joan Baez right now’: gen Z women relate to Bob Dylan’s toxic situationship

The film A Complete Unknown has sparked interest in the folk singers’ doomed romance, and with it the realization that a similar dynamic is ‘happening to girls everywhere’

Emmanuelle review – 70s odyssey of saucy self awakening gets a Hong Kong-set makeover

Noémie Merlant, Naomi Watts and Will Sharpe languish in a luxurious hotel in Audrey Diwan’s self-conscious remake of the classic French softcore drama

What’s in a name? The terrific, trashy rise of personalised fashion

Whether it’s lurid, hip-hop-style tribute tees or monogrammed socks, making a personal mark on the things we wear can be a marvellous model for self-expression

UK women share their experiences of using fertility-tracking apps

More women are using apps instead of the pill, but while some find them ‘freeing’, others had unwanted pregnancies

Winter running gear: our top training essentials to help you conquer the cold

Bundle up and break a sweat with these winter running accessories, from base layers and gloves to waterproof jackets

You don’t need a smartphone: a practical, personal guide to downgrading your device

Want to switch to a dumbphone but worry about things like two-factor authentication or map apps? These are my best tips and workarounds

Alone No More review – touching shaggy dog tale about a stray mutt who rescues a lonely man

Newly retired Kai is a miserable grump who lives alone, until he adopts Piggy, in this honest Hong Kong take on family dynamics and suicide

‘I read 35 books this year!’: the Guardian readers who cut their phone use in 2024

It’s been a year since we launched the Reclaim Your Brain newsletter, so we reached out to subscribers to see how they’re doing

Rise of the Maha moms: the momfluencers embracing RFK’s push for a ‘healthier’ America

Experts condemn his conspiracist thinking as dangerous – but some ‘crunchy’ Trump backers feel vindicated by the health secretary pick

Stay on top of tech: five ways to take back control, from emails to AI

Is tech calling the shots in your life? From making AI work smarter to tracking stolen phones, our expert explains how to get ahead

Ladies Only review – striking account of sisterhood’s intricacies on the Mumbai metro

Shot in stunning black and white, a tapestry of faces and voices beautifully lays bare the hidden subtleties of Indian women’s emotional lives

Tick-tock: the return of the non-smart watch

From Zuckerberg’s handmade $900k timepiece to gen Z’s pursuit of the authentic, smartwatches are being replaced

The internet wants me to spend £500 on a jumper. How can I say no?

I already have too much stuff – and every time I go online I’m being pushed to buy more. Time to channel my inner deinfluencer