Supporting Your Family's Digital Life
We know it is hard to manage your or your child’s screen usage which is why we want to help with practical advice and guidance. Here are tips for better screen time usage, a short video from Dr Susie Davies, author of the Healthy Selfie, with support and ideas for better smartphone balance, another video of the risks and harms of screen usage and a family plan for your family to work through. We have also provided other resources to support you.
Your TipS For Healthier Screen Times
Five a Day – Tips for Healthier Screen Time Poster
An A4 poster for 0-17 year olds with easy to follow tips for better screen time.
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Screen free time – a resource with tips around being screen free
A downloadable infographic which can be used in presentations, on emails or standalone with tips and advice on screen free time
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Sleep Hygiene – a resource with tips on better sleep
A downloadable infographic which can be used in presentations, on emails or stand alone on sleep hygiene
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Cognitive Development in Early Years
A summary of the evidenced impact of screens on early years cognitive development
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Screen Time Limits – a resource focused on screen time
PNG file can be used on websites or email to show screen time limit guide.
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A5 – Five a Day – Tips for Healthier Screen Time (11 to 17 Years)
A5 printable leaflet with 5 easy to follow tips for healthier screen time for ages 11 to 17.
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A5 – Five a Day – Tips for Healthier Screen Time (6 to 10 Years)
A5 printable leaflet with 5 easy to follow tips for healthier screen time for ages 6 to 10.
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A5 – Five a Day – Tips for Healthier Screen Time (Birth to 5 Years)
A5 printable leaflet with 5 easy to follow tips for healthier screen time for ages birth to 5 years.
Download PDFScreens: advice for families
Dr Susie Davies, GP, founder of Papaya Parents, member of HPFSS and author of The Healthy Selfie shares her advice for parents and young people in achieving a healthy digital life.
Our kids, their screens, the evidence
This film explains the harms of screens for children.
Create A Family Plan
These family plans have been created to help you have useful conversations together. As a family, you can develop practical ideas to make technology work for you.
Family Digital Plan – Primary School
This plan is for you and anyone else in your home or caring for your child to discuss, agree on, and plan with your children how your family will approach screens.
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Family Digital Plan – Senior School
This plan is for you and anyone else in your home or caring for your child to discuss, agree on, and plan with your children how your family will approach screens.
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Family Digital Plan for 0-5 year olds
This plan is for you and anyone else in your home or caring for your child to discuss, agree on, and plan how your family will approach screens.
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Healthier Together: Healthy living advice for parents and young people from the NHS.