Work-Family Support Program

Managing Kids' Screen Time: Strategies for safe technology use

Are you worried about what your children experience online and how much time your children spend on screens? Do you have screen time fights or even meltdowns when you take the phone, tablet, computer or TV time away? Like you, many parents and educators deal with these challenging parenting situations daily.

If you'd like to know more about the recommended guidelines for screen time for children and learn practical strategies to effectively manage screen time in a way that's good for parents and good for kids, then join this session. 

In this webinar, parenting expert Dr Rosina McAlpine shares the: 

  • Recommended guidelines for technology use by children: baby to teenager 
  • Many harms of excessive or inappropriate technology use (physical, social and psychological) 
  • Practical strategies to minimise the harms and maximise the benefits of technology use 
  • Education and awareness as a parent, so you can make the most of screen time for all members of your family. 
  • Question and answer session. 

By attending this session parents and carers will further their knowledge and understanding of the potential harms of screen time and how to make the most of technology for all members of the family from baby to 18+ years. 

Managing Kids Screen Time: Strategies for safe technology use will be held at 1pm on Thursday 15 June 2023. 

Please click the button below to register for the Work-Family Support Program.

Once you have registered, you will automatically be enrolled and advised of all upcoming webinars in the series. You'll also be able to access the Resource Centre for video replays and other useful resources.

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