Healthy Screen Use

Service Description

Are you constantly battling over screen time? Worried about what your child is watching online, how much time they're spending on devices or how difficult it is to get them to switch off? You're certainly not alone! Screens are now part of everyday family life, and while technology offers some fantastic opportunities for learning, creativity and connection, there are also risks that parents need to understand. In this session, we'll explore the difference between healthy and unhealthy screen use, the potential harms and, most importantly, what you can do to help your child develop a healthier relationship with technology. In this session, you'll learn: How to recognise the difference between healthy, excessive and potentially addictive screen use. The potential harms associated with screens, including blue light, sedentary behaviour and exposure to harmful content. Practical ways to keep your child safer online. How to establish clear rules, routines and boundaries around screen use. Strategies to make switching off screens and moving on to other activities less of a battle. How to involve your children in creating shared family agreements that encourage balance and cooperation. You'll come away with a better understanding of the benefits and risks of digital technology, along with practical strategies you can start using at home to reduce conflict, improve online safety and help your family find a healthier balance.