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School TV: Managing Screen Time

In this edition of SchoolTV: Managing Screen Time

In today’s digital world, balancing screen time can be one of the biggest challenges for families. That’s why this month’s School TV feature focuses on Managing Screen Time.

This special edition provides practical advice, expert tips, and helpful strategies to support parents and carers in creating healthy screen habits at home. It covers topics like setting boundaries, encouraging offline activities, and guiding children in using technology in positive, balanced ways. As a result of the global pandemic, there has been a noticeable shift in the amount of time people spend on screen-based devices. Families are transitioning back to pre-COVID routines but many are still struggling to re-establish the boundaries and rules around screen use. Some continue to deal with digital conflict and tech-tantrums on a daily basis.

Parents play a crucial role in modelling a positive and healthy approach to using screens and assisting children to navigate the content they watch. It is better to model and mentor screen use, rather than monitor it. Children tend to do more of what they see us do, and less of what we tell them to do. However, it is still important to outline the risks and highlight the benefits of screen use to ensure you keep a balanced attitude. Encourage discussions around the issues that people experience in monitoring their screen time and be honest about your own difficulties.

It’s a valuable resource for families navigating the digital age together.

Here is the link to the Managing Screen Time edition of SchoolTV

https://jacksons.vic.schooltv.me/newsletter/managing-screen-time