Better Digital Parenting 2024 CyberSafeKids - Manual / Resource - Page 6
B e tte r D i g i t al Paren ting
C y b e r Sa fe K i d s
First Steps:
Developing Healthy Habits
Think quality not quantity. Children need
clear guidelines and boundaries. Screen time
encompasses almost everything we do in our
daily lives, and if you have set a time limit for
each day – what is included? Their homework?
What about talking to grandparents in another
town or country?
Children might be doing something creative
online, so focus on the activities and achieving
the right balance, rather than focusing solely on
the amount of time spent on screens.
› Agree rules about the different types
of online activities.
› Talk about when and where it’s
appropriate to use screens (ideally,
keep devices out of bedrooms,
especially overnight!)
› Agree times when screens are and
aren’t allowed in the home (meal
times and bedtime may be a good
start to the not-allowed list!).
› Model the behaviours you want to
see yourself.
› Think not just about the quantity of
screen time but rather the quality of
activities your child may engage in.
› Minimise time spent doing passive,
sedentary activities like scrolling or
mindless gaming.
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