In today’s digital era, managing screen time for children has become a common challenge for parents and carers. Establishing clear boundaries and encouraging a balance between screen-based and offline activities is crucial for healthy development.
Top Tips for Managing Screen Time for Children
Set Clear Boundaries: Define specific times when screen use is allowed, and ensure these rules are consistently followed. Avoid the 'one more minute' negotiations. Boundaries will vary from family to family but stick with what is comfortable for you.
Encourage Diverse Activities: Promote a mix of screen time with activities such as outdoor play, reading, and family games.
Lead by Example: Demonstrate healthy screen habits to set a positive example for your children. This is easier said than done - especially as many of us use our phones and or tablets for work.
Use Technology Wisely: Choose educational and interactive content that contributes to learning and development. Ensure that the apps used are age-appropriate and are monitored closely using the parent safety measures provided.
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Tip of the Day: Create a "Tech-Free Zone" in Your Home
Designate certain areas in your home as "Tech-Free Zones." These spaces, free from screens and digital devices, can become spots where family members can unplug and engage in activities such as eating, reading, playing board games, or having meaningful conversations. In our house, we don't allow any phones or tablets at the table. Mealtimes are our precious times for connecting as a family. We also don't allow devices in bathrooms or bedrooms.
Healthy Screen Time Limits
Understanding and implementing healthy screen time limits is essential. According to screen time guidelines, primary school-aged children should have a balanced approach, integrating digital and non-digital experiences into their daily routines.
By following these tips, parents and carers can successfully manage their children's screen time, ensuring a healthy and well-rounded lifestyle.
Keep safe online!
Ms. Liz
尋找平衡：小學生家長管理屏幕時間的貼士
喺而家呢個數碼時代，管理小朋友嘅屏幕時間已經成為咗家長同護理人嘅共同挑戰。建立清晰嘅界限，並鼓勵屏幕活動同非屏幕活動之間嘅平衡，對健康發展至關重要。
管理小朋友屏幕時間嘅貼士
設定清晰嘅界限：定義好可以用屏幕嘅具體時間，並確保呢啲規則可以持續遵守。避免「多一分鐘」嘅討價還價。界限會因家庭而異，但堅持對你嚟講舒服嘅做法。
鼓勵多元化活動：推廣屏幕時間同戶外活動、閱讀同家庭遊戲嘅混合。
以身作則：展示健康嘅屏幕習慣，為你嘅小朋友樹立正面嘅榜樣。講易做難——尤其係我哋有時都要用電話或者平板工作。
明智地使用科技：揀選有教育意義同互動性嘅內容，有助學習同發展。確保使用嘅應用程式適合年齡，並且用家長安全措施嚴密監察。
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今日貼士：喺屋企創建「無科技區」
指定屋企嘅某啲區域做「無科技區」。呢啲無屏幕同數碼設備嘅空間，可以成為家庭成員放低科技，投入其他活動嘅地方，例如食飯、閱讀、玩桌上遊戲或者進行有意義嘅對話。喺我哋屋企，食飯嘅時候我哋唔會畀任何電話或者平板出現。食飯時間係我哋珍貴嘅家庭聯繫時間。我哋亦唔會喺浴室或者睡房用設備。
健康嘅屏幕時間限制
理解同實施健康嘅屏幕時間限制係必須嘅。根據屏幕時間指引，小學生應該有一個平衡嘅方法，將數碼同非數碼嘅經驗融入佢哋嘅日常生活。
跟隨呢啲貼士，家長同護理人可以成功管理小朋友嘅屏幕時間，確保佢哋有一個健康同全面嘅生活方式。
保持網上安全！
Liz老師
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