CHAPLAINS CORNER
The Importance of Unplugging: Digital Detox for Mental Health
In our increasingly connected world, it's easy for screens to dominate our lives. While technology brings many benefits, too much screen time can impact both our mental and emotional well-being. As we approach the end of the school year, it’s a great time to reflect on creating healthier digital habits—for both you and your children.
Here are a few tips to help your family practice a digital detox:
- Set Screen-Free Zones – Designate areas in your home where devices are not allowed, such as the dinner table or bedrooms. This encourages family conversations and better sleep habits
- Create Tech-Free Times – Establish specific times during the day for everyone to unplug, like an hour before bedtime or during family activities. These moments help everyone recharge mentally and emotionally.
- Encourage Offline Hobbies – Support your child’s interest in offline activities like sports, reading, or creative arts. Engage in these activities together as a family to make them even more enjoyable.
- Be a Role Model – Children learn by example. Practice healthy screen habits yourself by limiting phone use during family time and prioritising face-to-face interactions.
Taking small steps toward reducing screen time can lead to significant improvements in mental well-being for the whole family. By consciously unplugging, we can create more meaningful connections with each other and with ourselves.
If you’d like for your child to be part of the chaplain run programs or need support, please contact the classroom teacher. I am available on Thursdays/ Fridays at school and appointments can be made though the office.
Kind regards,
Agnes Anandaraj
(School Chaplin)
