Screen Time Healthy Habits

Balancing Screen Time and Unplugged Play: Supporting Healthy Habits

At Modbury School P-6, we understand that technology is an important part of learning and daily life. However, maintaining a healthy balance between screen time and screen-free (unplugged) play is essential for our children’s wellbeing. We encourage families to support children by setting clear boundaries for device use, engaging in screen-free activities, and prioritising outdoor play, reading, and creative pursuits. Taking regular breaks from screens helps children rest their eyes, stay active, and build social skills.

Please refer to the eSafety Commisioner website for further information on how to balance your child's screen time and break screen addiction.

https://www.esafety.gov.au/young-people/balancing-your-time-online

https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/issues-and-advice/screen-time

https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/issues-and-advice/gaming

https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-topics/digital-wellbeing/manage-your-screen-time

https://www.esafety.gov.au/research/digital-parenting/screen-time

https://www.esafety.gov.au/about-us/industry-regulation/social-media-age-restrictions

https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/resources

Triple P Positive Parenting Course - free parenting program for screen habits

Triple P Online - Children and Screens helps families build healthy digital habits that fit into everyday life.

This parenting course will help you learn proven, practical ways to manage screen time, set boundaries that make sense, and support better sleep and calmer routines at home.

Best of all, it's funded by the Australian Government, which means it's free.