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Digital devices can be exciting and full of learning opportunities — but young children also need time away from screens to play, imagine, and connect in the real world. Building healthy digital habits early helps children understand how to use technology positively and safely.
Encourage Balance
Encourage Balance
Mix-it up
Mix-it up
Balance digital activities with physical play, arts and crafts, and time outdoors.
Keep it short and meaningful
Keep it short and meaningful
Aim for screen time that’s creative or educational rather than passive watching.
Tech-free routines
Tech-free routines
Introduce routine that draw clear boundaries over device use (e.g. Avoid screens during meals and at least 30 minutes before bedtime.)
Building Awareness
Building Awareness
Talk about feelings
Talk about feelings
Ask, “How do you feel after watching or playing that?” to help children notice their emotions.
Co-watch and discuss
Co-watch and discuss
Join in with shows or games. This builds connection and helps children learn digital safety naturally.
Encourage sharing
Encourage sharing
Invite them to show you what they’ve learned or created online.
💡 Try at Home
💡 Try at Home
Screen-Free Challenge
Screen-Free Challenge
Choose one evening a week for screen-free family fun.
Digital Balance Jar
Digital Balance Jar
Every time your child spends time off-screen, add a token. Trade tokens for a weekend activity of their choice together!
Tech detox moments
Tech detox moments
Plan regular “unplugged” times, such as a family walk, board game night, or weekend morning with no screens
Set Clear and Consistent Expectations!
Set Clear and Consistent Expectations!
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