The Digital Domino Effect: How One Extra Hour Online Impacts Your Child’s Day

One extra hour of screen time may seem harmless, but it can trigger a chain reaction that affects your child’s entire day. From disrupted sleep to reduced focus and emotional strain, the digital domino effect is real and it is impacting families everywhere.

What Parents Can Do

• Set consistent screen curfews
• Encourage calming bedtime routines such as reading or journaling
• Model healthy habits by limiting your own evening screen use

Small changes make a big difference. By gradually reducing screen time and prioritising offline routines, parents can stop the domino effect and restore balance.