Use Parental Controls and Monitoring Tools
Leverage available parental control features to monitor and limit screen time. These tools can help enforce boundaries and ensure that content accessed is age-appropriate.

Promote Digital Literacy
At some point your child will be exposed to content that you have not approved and devices without internet filters. Talk to your child about the situations that could occur and the behavior you expect. Encourage your child to think critically about what they see on their screens.
Ask your child to consider whether everything on the internet is accurate. Does your child know how to tell if a website is trustworthy? Help your child understand that media are made by humans with points of view. Explain that many types of technology collect data to send users ads or to make money. Educate children about the content they consume. Discuss the difference between educational and entertainment media, and encourage critical thinking about online information. This awareness fosters responsible digital consumption.

Avoid Using Screens as a Reward or Punishment
Linking screen time to behavior can inadvertently increase its perceived value. Instead, focus on intrinsic motivations and natural consequences to guide behavior, reducing the emphasis on screens as a bargaining tool.

Engage & Involve
It is important to keep your child engaged in activities that involve touch and feel such as drawing, painting, reading, gardening, and singing.Engage in Open Conversations by maintaining open dialogues about screen time, discussing its impacts and listening to your child’s perspective. Collaborative discussions can lead to mutual understanding and more effective management strategies. Implementing these strategies requires patience and consistency. By fostering an environment that values balanced digital habits, parents can guide their children toward healthier, more fulfilling lifestyle