Screen Time Monitoring

The hours spent online or in front of a screen is on the increase and is regularly commented on in the news, with links being made to an increase in mental health issues. So, how do we ensure that our young people are maintaining a healthy balance of real life and on screen activities?

Being transparent with your child is one of the best ways you can build trust. Talk to your child about why monitoring apps and screen time are important tools that can help keep them safe. It’s important to remember that monitoring apps should be used as a tool to help support your child, not as a replacement for a conversation with them.

Thorn have created a guide for parents which gives details of conversation starters and key discussion points.

Follow the link to find out more:  https://parents.thorn.org/guides/screen-time-online-monitoring/