Support for Parents
Explore practical tips and resources to support healthy digital habits.
Last updated 3 July 2026
Young Children
Start healthy digital habits early
Primary School Children
Delay access to personal smart devices and teach responsible online behaviour
Teens
Encourage open conversation about online experiences
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1. Colouring App to Giant Floor Painting
Swap solo colouring apps for a big, shared art session on a paper roll. Let your child paint, doodle or stamp freely — and when it dries, you can even reuse it as personalised wrapping paper!
2. Weekend Screen Time to Screen-Free Challenge Cards
Turn free time into fun time with simple challenge cards. Write challenge instructions like “Dance to your favourite song” or “Build a blanket fort!”.
3. Drawing App to Drawing Challenge
Swap digital drawing for a creative challenge on paper. Start with a half-drawn picture and invite your child to complete it in the funniest, strangest or most unexpected way!
4. Doom Scrolling to Audiobooks / Podcasts
Instead of endless scrolling, play an audiobook or family-friendly podcast in the background. It gives everyone something to listen to, imagine and talk about together.
5. Bedtime Screens to Physical Storybook
Replace pre-bedtime screen use with a physical storybook. This helps your child wind down gently without the stimulation of bright screens before sleep.
6. Mobile Games to Real-Life Treasure Hunt
Bring the excitement of games into the real world with treasure hunt, outdoor play or sports. Children still get the thrill of challenges and rewards, but with movement, teamwork and fresh air!
7. Mealtime Screens to Mealtime Chats
Keep phones and tablets away during meal and use the time to reconnect. Try simple questions like “What made you laugh today?” or “What made you sad today?” to get conversations going.
8. Evening Screens to Chores Together
Turn evening chores into small bonding moments. Folding clothes, packing bags or tidying toys together can become a chance to chat, laugh and practice responsibility.
9. Unlimited Screen Time to Intentional Screen Time
Instead of leaving screen time open-ended, agree on a limit before it starts. This helps your child know what to expect and makes it easier to stop when time is up.
10. Personal Bedside Charging Spots to Shared Charging Spot
Instead of charging devices in bedrooms, create a shared charging station in the house. This simple habit keeps screens out of bedroom routines and
helps the whole family unplug for the night.