Digital Well-being: Managing Child Screen Time

Navigating the digital world with children can feel overwhelming, especially when trying to balance educational benefits with potential risks like excessive screen exposure and targeted marketing. This course provides a clear, ethical framework for understanding and managing your child's interaction with mobile devices and online content. You will gain the confidence to implement practical rules that foster digital literacy and safety. What you'll learn: * Understand the key developmental stages and how screen time impacts cognitive and social growth. * Identify the common strategies and ethical concerns surrounding targeted marketing and data collection aimed at minors. * Develop and implement effective family digital contracts and media plans tailored to different age groups. * Configure and utilize essential built-in parental control tools for content filtering and time management on popular devices. * Apply techniques for discussing online safety, privacy, and responsible social media interaction with children. The course begins with foundational concepts in child psychology and media literacy, progressing toward practical steps for setting boundaries and establishing a supportive digital environment at home. This course is designed for parents, guardians, and educators who are new to formally managing children's device use. No prior knowledge of technology or child development theory is required. Start building a safer digital environment for your family today.