It’s important to look after yourself when using screentime. Here our Screensavers tips to make it that bit easier.
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“Social media is good for communication but using it for too long can become an unhealthy obsession. Solution: don’t use social media for too long each day. Set time limits.” Sydney, age 11
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Set screen limits. “Limit your screen time because it can damage your eyes and you can have negative thoughts. It might also make you unhealthy, unfit and sad.” Sarah age 9
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“Many activities are free for children and young people. Your school or local council website should have this information available. “
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“When posting photographs, ask yourself: Why am I posting this? Is it a positive memory or do you want people to comment / like your photo so you feel better?”
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“When posting something, think about who might be able view this apart from your friends and followers. Would you be happy for an adult you know (or don’t know) to find this online? Would you be happy for someone to find this in ten years time? Is your post true to who you are? “
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“Social media can be dangerous. You need to be careful about who you’re giving your private information to.” Jessica, aged 11
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“Make sure to lock and keep your profiles private.” Rudi, MCP aged 9
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“Make sure you have a password that is not easy for people to guess. Use a mix of upper and lower case letters, numbers and other characters on your keyboard. Make sure that you use different passwords for different sites. “
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“Never reveal your location. Don’t turn on your webcam.” Ethan age 9.
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“Turn off your location on your phone unless you really need to use it (like searching for an address on maps). “
