Screen Time

As tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) use more digital technology, it's important to teach them about online safety. Check some information and resources to help you keep your child safe while they are online, communicating and watching media.

Sharenting is when parents, caregivers or whānau (family) share information about their tamariki (children) on social media.

Screens are becoming a big part of everyday life for many tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people). Much of the advice around screen time for tamariki and rangatahi focuses on its negative impact. While it is important to monitor your child’s screen time, there are some benefits to supporting your child's healthy engagement with screens.

A family technology plan helps you and your whānau (family) set boundaries around screen use in your home. Find out what a technology plan is and how to make one for your whānau.

Childhood is a time of rapid brain development. There are lots of ways to help support healthy brain development in tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people). Find out more about screen time and brain development.

Tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) need good quality sleep to help them learn and develop. Too much screen time and screen time before bed can impact the quality of your child’s sleep.

Many tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) use screens as part of their everyday lives. Understanding screen time and its impacts will help parents and whānau support their tamariki to use screens in a healthy and balanced way.

Many tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) use screens in their everyday lives. Research shows that some types of screen time can negatively impact the health and well-being of young people.

Many tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) use screens as part of their everyday lives. Understanding screen time and its impacts will help parents and whānau (family) monitor and manage their children's screen time in a healthy way.

Screen time has been linked to digital eye strain, dry eyes and short-sightedness. Lots of screen time can impact your child’s eye health. Find out more about screen time and eye health below.