Wellbeing

Headlice fact sheet

What is headlice and what are the signs? 

See the attachment below.

Screen Time

 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-30/screen-time-school-refusal-link-child-researchers-covid-19/101898646

 

Key points:

  • The use of screens during COVID-19's onset led to more screen addiction, researchers say
  • Psychologists believe some children use screens excessively as a coping tool
  • Experts say children can overcome their addiction with proper support and understanding

 

Tips for managing screen time 

Here's some questions to consider:

  • Do you want guidelines about screen time hours? What about weekends, holidays and tech-free days?
  • When can your child use digital technology? For example, not until after homework, or not during mealtimes. Do children need to ask you first?
  • Where can your child use digital technology? For example, in family rooms but not bedrooms.
  • How can your child use digital technology? For example, to play a puzzle app or make animations but not to watch YouTube videos.

Source: raisingchildren.net.au

 

Cutting down screen time

Planning an activity for a child can make it easier to reduce screen time.

Here are some tips:

  • Set your child’s expectations about a screen time session before the session starts. You could say, "You can watch one program", or "You can watch until it's bath time".
  • Choose your timing. If you can, get your child to stop using digital technology at a natural break. For example, try to plan bath time for when your child has finished a level in a game or when a TV show ends.
  • Give your child a warning when it's almost time to stop. For example, "Sam, it's time to switch the TV off at the end of the program", or "Sam, you have 10 more minutes on the tablet".
  • Give your child time to save what they’re doing. You could offer to help. For example, you might say, "Ali, it's time to stop using the computer now. Do you want me to help you save what you're doing?"

Source: raisingchildren.net.au