Tech Support for Parents

Digital Peace at Home:

12 Tips for Healthier Tech Habits

No Screens one hour before bed: Encourage all screens off at least 1 hour before bedtime to promote restful sleep. Limit content for the hour for bed to less stimulating items for example Podcasts, Audiobooks and Kindle books.
Turn Screens to Nightshift: Encourage nightshift mode whilst completing homework in the evening.
Create a Family Charging Zone: Keep phones out of bedrooms by charging them in a different location overnight. Use Jamf parent App lock feature to hide all apps except the clock.
Establish Tech-Free Zones: Make areas like the dining table and bedrooms technology-free to encourage face-to-face conversations and rest.
Use App Timers and/or Jamf Parent to set daily limits on social media and entertainment apps to prevent overuse.
Limit app downloads with Jamf parent Disable install and Delete
Setup 'Ask to Buy on family Sharing: Ensure all apps are appropriate.
Disable in app purchases: Download yourself and check. Use the website Common sense media for advice.
Regularly Review Apps Together: Help children assess which apps serve them well and which could be uninstalled.
Model Healthy Habits as a family: Lead by example with balanced screen time and mindful use of devices.
Apply time restrictions & discuss online boundaries: Talk about healthy online behaviour, including screen breaks and how to avoid doom-scrolling.
Promote Mindful Tech Use: Teach children to ask themselves if their screen time is purposeful or just a habit.

Stay informed by visiting the following websites

Common Sense Media: Essential App guide for parents.

Find out what you should know about the latest Apps, Movies and Games.

Internet Matters: Essential for setting up App and Device controls.

Find out how to setup controls on TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, WhatsApp.

Digital Wisdom

Talk to your child about protecting their privacy, how to be safe online and to be mindful of fake news. Use the 11 Steps To Digital Wisdom for guidance if needed.