From ‘how much’ to ‘how well’: The new science of screen time
Multimodal Technologies and Interaction
Digital discipline: Setting rules that grow with your child
Defining “no-screen” zones (dining table, bedroom)
Using in-device timers or parental dashboards transparently
Practising the “tech-pause” rule—a short reflective break before using a device
Avoiding the “digital pacifier” habit—handing gadgets to calm tantrums, which, research shows, increases emotional dysregulation later
Digital safety: Protecting without policing
Discuss online footprints, cyberbullying and privacy openly
Involve children in setting filters and privacy settings, explaining the
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