Managing kids' screen time: Strategies for safe technology use
Are you worried about how much screen time your child is accessing? Do you have screen time fights or even meltdowns when you take the phone, tablet, laptop or TV away?
Many time-poor working parents deal with these challenging parenting situations on a daily basis, and it can be very stressful to manage.
Parents and carers have many questions when it comes to screen time like: how much screen time is too much? Is time on social media and violent video games safe for children?
Webinar includes
- Recommended guidelines for safe technology use by children aged baby to teenager
- Physical, social and psychological harms of excessive or inappropriate screen time
- Research on impact of violent games on children
- Practical strategies to minimise the harms and maximise the benefits of technology
- Question and answer session
By attending this session parents and carers will further their education and awareness of the potential harms of screen time and how to make the most of technology for all members of the family - baby to 18+ years.
Throughout the 12-month programme you will
- Receive practical strategies on supporting family wellbeing and managing day-to-day parenting challenges on a range of common issues
- Learn about research findings on wellbeing, parenting and child development;
- Enjoy tips to better manage work and family - develop your confidence and skills as a parent so you can reduce family stress and be more focused and productive at work.
You’ll find the complete list of the LIVE interactive webinars and other resources below and in the Work and Family Support Resource Centre.
How the programme works
- Register for the programme at the link below with your work email address
Register for the Work and Family Support webinar series - You will receive an email reminder 1 week prior to the webinar, and the link to join the webinar 1 day and again 1 hour before the session start time with an “add to calendar” option. You can choose to join live or watch a recording at a later time.
- Watch the replay in the Resource Centre where you will find podcasts, handouts and articles.
Once you’ve registered, just enter the dates and times into your calendar, so you don’t miss a thing.
12 month Work and Family Support Programme schedule 2024
| Date | Time | Topic |
| 16 January 2024 | 1:00pm–2:00pm | Getting Organised: Strategies for managing work and family |
| 20 February 2024 | 1:00pm–2:00pm | Setting Intentions: Starting the year with clarity, confidence, and conviction |
| 19 March 2024 | 1:00pm–2:00pm | Supporting Child Safety: Bully-proofing your child |
| 16 April 2024 | 1:00pm–2:00pm | Managing kids screen time: Strategies for safe technology use |
| 21 May 2021 | 1:00pm–2:00pm | Personal Best Parenting: What good parenting is about |
| 18 June 2021 | 1:00pm–2:00pm | Empowering children: Developing healthy self-esteem |
| 23 July 2024 | 1:00pm–2:00pm | Teenagers: Understanding the teen brain. Making sense of their emotions and behaviours |
| 20 August 2024 | 1:00pm–2:00pm | Problem-solving: Raising children to be proactive problem-solvers |
| 17 September 2024 | 1:00pm–2:00pm | Mental wellbeing: Building positivity into family life |
| 22 October 2024 | 1:00pm–2:00pm | Family Wellbeing: Nutrition, exercise, and sleep |
| 19 November 2024 | 1:00pm–2:00pm | Emotional Regulation: Helping children manage their emotions toddler to teen |
| 10 December 2024 | 1:00pm–2:00pm | School Holidays: Navigating the work and family juggle |
Note: New Zealand Daylight Time October–March and New Zealand Standard Time April–September