Pause

Help children see that they should take breaks from devices and do other things.

Promoting Breaks:

• Take regular breaks during screen time so they don’t get tired. Help them take part in other activities.

• Help children see when it’s time to take a break.

• Teach children that if they see something that does not feel right it is not their fault.

Tech Talks (How to Talk to Your Child about Technology)

Use principles and questions that your child can understand.

• "We need to take breaks from our screens and do other things we like. Let’s put our devices down and play a game or read a book."

• “If something on your device makes you feel funny or scared, it’s okay to stop and tell me about it. We can talk about it.”

Check Understanding

· “Why do we need to take breaks from our screens?”

· “What fun things can we do when we’re not using our screen time?”

· “How can you tell when it’s time to take a break from your device?”