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Screen Time & Online Behaviour

Help your child have a healthy relationship with screens and devices.

Our research shows that screen time is a top concern for parents. But managing screen time often leads to arguments and family conflict.

- How much time should they spend in front of a screen?
- Should I be worried about their online safety?
- What can I do to reduce the arguments around screen time?

You’ll find everything you need in our Screen Time Collection. It’s full of useful resources – and there’s more being added all the time.

Reduce arguments about screen time

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The Screen Time Collection

Talking to Your Child About Pornography and Sexting

Find ways to have difficult conversations about pornography and the dangers of sharing photos and videos of themselves.

Screen Time | Episode 6: Role Models

Changing your own online habits can help your child see that technology doesn't need to dominate family life.

Screen Time | Episode 5: Social Media

Find out how you can talk with your child about social media and keep them safe online.

Screen Time | Episode 4: On-Screen Violence

Find out how you can have positive conversations with your child about the things they watch on TV and online,

Screen Time | Episode 3: Online Safety

How can you help your child stay safe online without frightening them about the dangers?

Screen Time | Episode 2: Healthy Living

What impact can screen time have on your child's physical health and mental wellbeing?

Screen Time | Episode 1: Managing Screen Time

How much is too much when it comes to screen time? Find out simple ways to reduce time on devices

Teenagers and Mobile Phones

Clare talks to Dr Dean Burnett about some of the challenges parents and carers face around teenagers and mobile phones.

9 Ways to Keep Your Child Safe on Social Media

Find out about the risks of social media and ways you can keep your child safe.

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Behaviour in a Pupil Referral Unit | Phil Stanley-Davies

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What’s it like working in Alternative Provision? Join Clare and Phil to find out more.

Why Your Young Child Swears and How to Stop It

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Understand 3 key reasons behind your child swearing, with helpful suggestions to get them to stop.

Talking to Your Child About Pornography and Sexting

Quick Read

Find ways to have difficult conversations about pornography and the dangers of sharing photos and videos of themselves.

Supporting Behaviour Using Body Language

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How you can support your child's behaviour without using words.

Difficult Conversations | Debs Kemp

Podcast

Debs Kemp shares a simple and effective way to start conversations about difficult topics with your child.

Creating Routines That Work at Home

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Find out how routines can help your child feel safe, by providing a sense of consistency and calm.

Why Your Child Isn’t Sleeping (And What to Do About It)

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Helping you understand why your child might be struggling to sleep, and what you can do to help.

How to Help a Child Who is Often Angry

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Understand why your child gets angry, with practical ways you can support them and help them calm down.

Helping Your Child be More Active | Carl Abery

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Expert guest, Carl Abery, discusses the importance of a healthy lifestyle, with ideas to help your child become more active.

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