Digital Role Models: Why Your Tech Habits Matter More Than You Think

Children learn more from what they observe than what they are told, including how parents use technology. If screens dominate your attention, children are likely to adopt the same behaviour.

How to Model Healthy Tech Use

• Set personal screen boundaries
• Avoid multitasking on devices during family interactions
• Show your child the value of offline activities such as reading, cooking, or outdoor play

When parents lead with intention, children follow. Your habits matter - by modelling mindful tech use, you help your child prioritise what truly matters: connection, creativity, and well-being.