Screen time facts & advice
Help children balance their screen time and adopt a healthy digital diet. Choose a guide below to help children get the most out of their devices.
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What’s inside the hub
Explore the hub to find expert screen time tips and guidance.
What is screen time?
Find out the benefits and potential risks screen time can present.
Get the most out of screen time
Help children make the most out of their time on devices with these tips.
Tackle “too much” screen time
Learn tips and tricks to help you handle screen time with your child.
Screen time resources
See a list of organisations that can support you and your child.
Creating a balanced digital diet
Tips to help children manage their screen and create a good digital diet.
Support children with digital stories
Our Digital Matters online platform allows you to teach children about online issues using digital stories. See our Once Upon Online story based around balancing screen time to support them.
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Screen time soars as real-world connection declines for UK children
The fifth annual Children's Wellbeing in a Digital World index shows increasing screen time over other activities.
News & blogs
What is looksmaxxing? Online safety guidance for parents
Looksmaxxing is a trend which encourages people to put appearance above all else, sometimes at the risk of their own health.
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What is monetisation? Online safety guidance for parents
Monetisation is how content creators earn money through social media. Views and engagement earn creators money.
Q&A
How do my screen time habits impact my child?
Learn how your screen time habits can impact your child, and what you can do to use your devices more mindfully.