June 27: Notice more, Post Less
June is OUR screen free Living for children and teens MONTH!
Today's challenge asks teenagers to do something that might feel unusual to them: notice a moment without sharing it.
No photo. No story. No post. Just a few minutes at the end of the day to write down five things they noticed.
In a world where so much of life is captured, shared and commented on, this simple activity offers an alternative. It encourages young people to slow down, look around and pay attention to the small details.
For parents, it's a gentle reminder that not every meaningful moment needs an audience. Sometimes the most valuable experiences are the ones we quietly carry with us.
Whether it's something funny, beautiful, unexpected or completely ordinary, taking the time to notice and reflect can help teenagers feel more connected to the world around them and a little less pulled by the constant pressure to share everything online.
Today's challenge isn't about doing more, it's about noticing more.
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Understanding Your Child’s Digital World and How to Keep Them Safe
Wednesday 1 July 2026
12:00 13:00
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From social media and messaging apps to gaming platforms and online trends, the digital world plays a powerful role in how children and young people connect, communicate, and develop their sense of self. But with these opportunities come significant risks, as highlighted in the Netflix series Adolescence, from exposure to harmful or sexualised content and online grooming, to cyberbullying, gaming pressures, and the impact of constant comparison. In this practical, research-informed session, parents will gain a clear picture of the digital landscape their children are navigating, including how platforms such as TikTok, Snapchat, Roblox, and online gaming spaces are designed, and why they can be so compelling for young users.
The session explores the realities behind screen time, wellbeing, sleep, and mental health, drawing on the latest UK data to separate fear from fact. Parents will learn how children communicate online using emojis, acronyms, slang, and coded language, and why context matters more than panic. We will also unpack key risks including cyberbullying, pornography exposure, sextortion, AI-generated content, and online grooming, helping parents recognise warning signs while understanding that many online interactions appear harmless at first. Throughout, the focus remains balanced: acknowledging the benefits of technology alongside the challenges and emphasising digital resilience rather than restriction alone.
Most importantly, this session is designed to be empowering. Parents will leave with practical, realistic strategies they can use straight away, whether that’s setting boundaries that actually stick, using parental controls effectively, or having better, more meaningful conversations about online life. You’ll learn how to ask the right questions, respond calmly when concerns arise, and build trust so your child feels able to talk to you early. Rather than aiming for control or perfection, this session supports parents to strengthen connection, confidence, and communication, helping children grow up safer and more resilient in a digital world.