Managing Digital Distractions

Resources For Parents

LINKS

Communication and setting boundaries - Family Media Agreement PDF

Screen time parent infographic and resource page from Australia's eSafety office

Information to help parents decide if there is a real or perceived problem with screen time.

APPS

Desktop Apps

Students can download Focus (App) from the Filewave Kiosk as they would download any other software they need for school. This app allows students to set limits to time they are on their device, or the types of websites, games, apps, etc.
Mercury Reader helps clear your screen from distractions when reading online articles

Phone apps

AntiSocial (Android) both track time and block apps. The new version of iOS has a screen time element already built in.

Other Tools

For internet filtering: StarHub and Singtel both offer options.

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