Kaitlyn Regehr
Dr. Kaitlyn Regehr is an associate professor at University College London and a prominent expert in digital literacy, known for her innovative approach to helping individuals manage their screen time. In her recent work, she has coined the term 'digital nutritionist,' emphasizing the importance of understanding and improving one's digital consumption habits. Her book, 'Smartphone Nation: Why We’re All Addicted to Screens and What You Can Do About It,' offers practical advice for families to navigate the complexities of digital media, advocating for educational initiatives to prepare children for a technology-driven future. Regehr passionately addresses concerns over social media's impact on mental health, particularly among children, and promotes strategies like greyscaling phones and algorithmic resistance to empower users.
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Dr Kaitlyn Regehr is programme director of digital humanities at University College London, lecturing on digital literacy and the ethical implications of social media and AI.
No bickering around the Christmas tree! If your family are trapped by their algorithms, here’s the way out | Kaitlyn Regehr
United Kingdom· 2025-12-25
Dr Kaitlyn Regehr suggests a simple way to stop mindless phone use when with others.
This phone habit might be ruining your relationship. Here's how to stop itUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-18
Kaitlyn Regehr is an associate professor and the program director of Digital Humanities at University College London, and the author of Smartphone Nation: Why We’re All Addicted to Our Screens and What You and Your Family Can Do About It.
Forget the nostalgia for our ‘golden summers.’ Parents need to rethink how to navigate our screen-obsessed reality
Canada· 2025-08-28Dr Kaitlyn Regehr is the programme director of digital humanities at University College London, lecturing on digital literacy and the ethical implications of social media and AI.
Parents, don’t panic – healthy screen time for children is possible, if you follow these few simple tips | Kaitlyn RegehrUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-05
Dr Kaitlyn Regehr suggests keeping a 'phone fed journal' for a few days to help people take back control of their smartphone use.
Could a ‘digital diet’ help me fix my bad phone habits? | SmartphonesUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-17
Dr Kaitlyn Regehr is an associate professor at University College London and a leading expert in digital literacy.
Greyscale and prune your algorithm: ‘digital nutritionist’ offers advice on cutting down screen time | SmartphonesUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-03