Well-being:social media and technology

https://parentzone.org.uk/article/fortnite-everything-you-need-know-about-online-game

Keeping our children safe at all times

Creating responsible digital citizens

MOOD

ANXIETY

SLEEP

DEPRESSION

ADDICTION

Children's lack of sleep is 'hidden health crisis', experts sayGuardian, 30th Sept 2018

Experts have described the problem as a hidden public health disaster, putting the surge down to a combination of exploding obesity levels, excessive use of social media before bedtime and a mental health crisis engulfing young people.

What can you do?

1. Ask the question: is my child old enough for social media?

2. Ban phones from meal times and bedrooms3. Model behaviour4. Start the conversation with your child5. Know what your child is accessing 6. Be aware of the legislation7. Be aware of the risks8. Help them understand their responsibility9. Help them understand how to stay safe10.Keep up to date with new platforms and the law