Supporting Healthy Screen Use

Service Description

We live in the digital age and using screens is pretty much unavoidable. This session aims to clarify the difference between healthy screen use and unhealthy screen use. The screen is a portal, you can access incredible educational material, or you can scroll through social media for hours at a time. There are many benefits to be gained form using digital technology but there are some risks too. We look at the question of balance between sedentary behaviours and active behaviours, as well as the impact of blue light. The harms are identified and safety measures are explored. This session gives parents are good overview of the situation and some actionable interventions to keep their children safe.