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« parra news Tuesday, June 8, 2021 LOCAL NEWS Screen time solutions How parents can navigate the digital dilemma when it comes to devices ERIN CHRISTIE Children spending time on screens is becoming more of a concern, with many parents beginning to notice negative effects of constant digital use. The Growing Up Digital Australia report by the Gonski Institute for Education found that only 46 per cent of parents felt that their child could spend a day without digital technology, and that 83 per cent of parents, carers and grandparents felt that their child was negatively distracted by digital technologies. However, there are ways to manage screen addiction and temptation for children. Set examples While worry over kids’ screen time seems to dominate conversations, parents are also finding their own screen time can be a matter of concern. “Over 90 per cent of parents felt that they themselves were negatively distracted, at least to some extent, by digital technologies,” Dr Amy Graham, a Research Fellow at the Gonski Institute said. It’s important to set boundaries when it comes to kids and screen time. “What we do know from good parenting and impactful teaching is that the power of an example is often the most effective way to change.” This means showing children that parents can go without screens by having parents adhere to the same rules they impose on their children. “We know from the best neuroscience that early childhood gives us the best chance to shape children’s habits and that the brain absorbs information twice as quickly. If parents are introducing screens as a digital babysitter … this is what will be absorbed. Instead, let kids do other activities and find other ways to entertain themselves,” Dr Graham said. Enforcing boundaries Technology has made it easier for parents to enforce boundaries on their children when it comes to use of digital devices. Google Home allows parents to physically monitor and control screen time. Through Google Home, parents can view their child’s activity online, and receive reports showing how much time they spend using each app. Parents can also manage app downloads, giving them the opportunity to block or approve any downloaded apps. It also allows parents to set limits on screen time, and to lock their kids out of their device remotely, so they know it’s time to put the phone or iPad away. Open conversations It is also important that families also have open discussions about device use. “All the strategies don’t encourage kids to self-regulate their own usage, which is perhaps the missing piece of the puzzle,” Dr Graham said. “Sometimes, they actually teach kids to just get better at hiding their screen habits more. I think parents should start an open conversation with their kids about screens and the impact on wellbeing and health.” Dr Graham recommends setting loose and firm boundaries that are honoured by the whole family. A firm boundary could be no phones in bedrooms, while a loose one could be an hour of screen time on the weekend each doing an activity they choose. 20 Since 1975 Pancakes On The Rocks has been a Sydney favourite with restaurants at The Rocks, Northmead, Darling Harbour, Beverly Hills & Darling Square. With something for everyone from Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Dessert we have a wide range of meals including Ribs, Steak, Pizzas, Salad, Crepes & of course our Pancakes. www.pancakesontherocks.com.au PN45024 WW44155
Pick up a copy of the paper Parra News is a free, weekly and local newspaper delivered to a number of locations. We are constantly adding to this list. If you would like a location to stock our newspaper please let us know at sales@parranews.com.au Your Local Paper parra news » Tuesday, June 8, 2021 AUBURN Auburn Central, Queen St, Auburn Auburn Library, Civic Place, 1 Susan St, Auburn Auburn Service Centre, 1 Susan St, Auburn Primewest Megamall, 265 Parramatta Rd, Auburn BAULKHAM HILLS Baulkham Hills Shopping Centre, 375-383 Windsor Rd, Baulkham Hills CAMELLIA Camellia Fusion Café, 21 Grand Ave, Camellia CARLINGFORD Carlingford Court, 220 Carlingford Rd, Carlingford Carlingford Fruit World, 220 Carlingford Rd, Carlingford Carlingford Library, Lloyds Ave, Carlingford Carlingford Village, 372 Pennant Hills Rd, Carlingford CONSTITUTION HILL Constitution Hill Branch Library, 20 Hollis St, Constitution Hill DUNDAS Dundas Sports, 9 Elder Road, Dundas DUNDAS VALLEY Dundas Valley Library, 21 Sturt St, Dundas Valley EASTWOOD Eastwood Shopping Centre, 152-160 Rowe St, Eastwood ERMINGTON Ermington Woolworths, 30 Betty Cuthbert Ave, Ermington Steven Street Corner Store, 10 Stevens St, Ermington GRANVILLE Granville Library, 1 Memorial Dr, Granville Speedway South Granville, 171 Clyde St, South Granville GREYSTANES Greystanes Library, 732 Merrylands Rd, Greystanes Greystanes Shopping Centre, 655 Merrylands Rd, Greystanes GUILDFORD Guildford Library, Railway Terrace, Guildford GUILDFORD WEST Guildford Leagues Club, 25-55 Tamplin Rd, Guildford West HARRIS PARK Harris Park Community Centre, 11 Albion St, Harris Park Harris Park Food Store, 50 Marion St, Harris Park HOMEBUSH WEST Sydney Markets, Level 3 Sydney Markets Plaza, 250-318 Parramatta Rd LIDCOMBE Lidcombe Library, 3 Bridge St, Lidcombe Lynda Voltz, MP’s office, Mezzanine Level Lidcombe Centre, 92 Parramatta Rd, Lidcombe MAYS HILL Uncle John Pizza, 114 Great western Highway, Westmead Vaikhasi Groceries Shop 1, 164 Great Western Highway, Westmead MERRYLANDS Coolibah Hotel, 15-25 Sherwood Rd, Merrylands Merrylands Library, Corner of Miller St & Newman St, Merrylands Merrylands RSL, 8/12 Miller St, Merrylands Merrylands Service Centre, 16 Memorial Ave, Merrylands Sergio’s Cake Shop, Stockland Mall, Merrylands Stockland Merrylands Concierge desk, 1 Pitt St, Merrylands MERRYLANDS WEST R & R Supa IGA, 7/530 Merrylands Rd, Merrylands West NORTH PARRAMATTA North Parramatta Supermarket, 9 Iron St, North Parramatta Spar North Parramatta, Cr Albert & Buller St, North Parramatta NORTH ROCKS BP truckstop, 369 North Rocks Rd, North Rocks North Rocks Shopping Centre, 328–336 North Rocks Rd, North Rocks NORTHMEAD NBC Sports Club, 166 Windsor Rd, Northmead Northmead Shopping Village, 37 Windsor Rd, Northmead OATLANDS IGA Oatlands, 41A Belmore St E, Oatlands OLD TOONGABBIE IGA Old Toongabbie, 56 Fitzwilliam Rd, Old Toongabbie PARRAMATTA Bank of Queensland Parramatta, 354 Church St, Parramatta Event Cinemas, Westfield Shopping Centre, 159-175 Church St, Parramatta Hoops Coffee Shop, Bankwest Stadium, 1-13 O’Connell St, Parramatta Parramatta Heritage and Information Centre, 346A Church St, Parramatta Peter Wynn Store, 197 Church St, Parramatta Westfield Concierge Desk Level 2, 4 and 5, 159-175 Church St, Parramatta Woolworths Westfield Parramatta, Level 5, 1156/159-175 Church St, Parramatta PEMULWUY Woolworths Pemulwuy, Greystanes Rd & Butu Wargun Dr, Pemulwuy PENDLE HILL Pendle Hill Meat Market, 142 Bungaree Rd, Pendle Hill Pendle Hill Newsagency, 140 Pendle Way, Pendle Hill PROSPECT Fox Hills Golf Club, 55 Fox Hills Crescent, Prospect Silly Solly’s - Homemaker Prospect, 19 Stoddart Rd, Prospect REGENTS PARK Regents Park Library, 1 Amy St, Regents Park ROSEHILL Woolworths Rosehill, 28-30 Oak St, Rosehill RYDALMERE The FC, Rydalmere Park, 35 South St, Rydalmere SEVEN HILLS Seven Hills Plaza, 224 Prospect Hwy, Seven Hills SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK DFO, 3-5 Underwood Rd, Homebush TOONGABBIE Mint Fresh IGA, 9/4 Claudia Rd, Toongabbie Portico Shopping Plaza, 17-19 Aurelia St, Toongabbie Toongabbie Sports Club, 12 Station Rd, Toongabbie WENTWORTHVILLE Wentworthville Library, 2 Lane St, Wentworthville Wentworthville Newsagency, 43 Station St, Wentworthville Wentworthville Shopping Village, 336 Great Western Hwy, Wentworthville WESTMEAD Chemsave Chemist, Coles Centre, 29-33 Darcy Rd, Westmead Uniting Westmead, 1 Caroline St, Westmead Westmead Coles, 29-33 Darcy Rd, Westmead WINSTON HILLS Winston Hills Mall, 180-190 Caroline Chisholm Dr, Winston Hills YENNORA Yennora Oasis Hotel, 140 Fairfield St, Fairfield East www.parranews.com.au | www.parranews.com.au/print-edition/ PN42604 21
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