Children’s Mental Health Week: Friday: Sleep & Mental Health in the Digital Age

📢 It’s Children’s Mental Health Week! Did you know? Screen exposure before bed suppresses melatonin, making it harder for kids to fall asleep. Poor sleep = lower mood, focus issues, and more stress. 🌙 Healthy digital bedtime routine: ✔️ 1-hour no screens before bed (even for parents!) ✔️ Use a real alarm clock—no phones in the bedroom. ✔️ Create a wind-down routine—reading, stretching, journalling. 📌 Try this challenge: Tonight, swap screens for a book before bed—let’s see how everyone feels in the morning! #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #DigitalJungle #ParentingUnplugged #SleepMatters #TechFreeNights #ParentingUnplugged

Children’s Mental Health Week: Thursday: Cyberbullying & Online Friendships

📢 It’s Children’s Mental Health Week! Children spend so much time online that friendships and conflicts happen digitally too. Cyberbullying can be relentless, often happening in group chats, gaming, and social media. 🚀 What parents can do: ✔️ Keep an open dialogue—ask, “Have you ever seen unkind behaviour online?” ✔️ Encourage them to think before they type—words have real impact. ✔️ Teach blocking & reporting—kids should know they don’t have to engage. 💡 Need help starting the conversation? My Digital Jungle Scripts offer ready-to-use phrases to support tricky discussions.

Children’s Mental Health Week: Wednesday: Gaming & Mental Health

📢 It’s Children’s Mental Health Week! Wednesday: Gaming & Mental Health For many kids, gaming is a social lifeline—but too much can lead to stress, addiction, or even online dangers. 🎮 Healthy gaming habits: ✔️ Set time limits with your child, not just for them. ✔️ Encourage breaks—every 60 minutes, take a movement break. ✔️ Play together! Understanding their world builds trust. 🚨 Watch out for: Mood swings, withdrawal, or disrupted sleep—signs that gaming may be affecting mental health. #GamingBalance #ChildrensMentalHealth #DigitalParenting #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #DigitalJungle #ParentingUnplugged

Children’s Mental Health Week: Tuesday: Social Media & Self-Esteem

📢 It’s Children’s Mental Health Week! Children’s Mental Health Week (February 5–11, 2024) is a great opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges kids face in the digital world and offer practical tips to help parents support their children’s well-being. Tuesday: Social Media & Self-Esteem Social media can be a highlight reel—not real life. Teens especially compare themselves to filtered perfection, which can impact their self-esteem. 🔹 Tip for parents: Teach your child to question what they see online. Ask:✔️ “How does this post make you feel?” ✔️ “Do you think this is real or edited?” ✔️ “What do you like about yourself offline?” 👀 Want to learn more? My Digital Jungle Scripts offer conversation starters to help parents navigate social media with their kids. #MentalHealthMatters #DigitalWellbeing #ParentingTips #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #DigitalJungle #ParentingUnplugged

Children’s Mental Health Week: Monday: The Impact of Screens on Mental Health

Children’s Mental Health Week Children’s Mental Health Week (February 5–11, 2024) is a great opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges kids face in the digital world and offer practical tips to help you support your children’s well-being. Here’s my daily post for Navigating the Digital Jungle Monday: The Impact of Screens on Mental Health 📢 It’s Children’s Mental Health Week!Today, let’s talk about how screens affect our children’s well-being. Excessive screen time, especially social media, has been linked to increased anxiety, poor sleep, and low self-esteem. But it’s not just about limiting time—it’s about quality over quantity. 📌 Try this: Encourage tech-free zones at home, like during meals and before bedtime. This simple step can improve sleep and encourage real-world conversations. 💬 What are your family’s screen time rules? Share in the comments! #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #DigitalJungle #ParentingUnplugged

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