E-safety

Online devices

We know that children and teens spend a lot of time online and often from multiple devices. From homework and listening to music to instant messaging friends and checking out the latest on social media, the reality is many children and teens are using a screen every day. Screen time can also be an easy option to keep younger children occupied in our busy lives. So how much screen time is too much for your child?  Take the Screen Smart Parent Tour below.

There is no magic guideline for the ‘right’ amount of time for children to spend online. This is a matter for you to decide—but there are guidelines that can help you in addition to factoring in the age of your kids, their maturity level and your family dynamics.