Wellbeing & Culture

Healthy Screen time and digital technology use: check list 

Screen time and digital technology use: part of a healthy lifestyle 

Screen time and digital technology use are part of life for most children and teenagers. The time your child spends watching TV and using computers, gaming consoles, smart toys, tablets and smartphones can be part of a healthy lifestyle. Y

You can help your child use digital technology in a balanced way as part of a healthy lifestyle by encouraging your child to: 

● have fun and learn while using screens 

● use, watch or play good-quality apps, games, TV, movies and online videos 

● be safe and protect their data and privacy online 

● have healthy posture when using screens, be physically active and get the sleep they need 

● spend social time with family and friends online and offline 

● be actively involved in a variety of hobbies and interests, including reading and creative activities. 

Healthy screen time and digital technology use: tips 

It’s OK to have questions or concerns about whether your family has a healthy and balanced approach to screen time and digital technology use. Go to https://raisingchildren.net.au/school-age/media-technology/screen-time-healthy-screen-use/screen-time to find tips to help know what is a healthy balance.

Kelly Goodgame and Hayley Nixon – On behalf of the Wellbeing and Culture Team