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A child’s imagination is still one of the most powerful technologies they’ll ever have. ✨This Book Week, we’re celebrati...
22/08/2026

A child’s imagination is still one of the most powerful technologies they’ll ever have. ✨

This Book Week, we’re celebrating more than great books.

We’re celebrating what happens when a child gets completely lost in a story.

Because one of the wonderful things about reading is that, for a little while, you get to step outside your own world and into somebody else’s.

You meet different people. See life through different eyes. Visit places you’ve never been. Imagine experiences you’ve never had.

And sometimes, that story follows you long after you've closed the book.

It shows up later in how children play, think, and create.

Reading a book helps children build imagination, curiosity and a greater understanding of the world around them.

And in an increasingly digital world, those are pretty wonderful things to make space for.

Happy Book Week from Screen Sanity Australia. 📚

THE SCREEN SANITY BOOK WEEK CHALLENGEWhat if Book Week inspired a little more READING AND real-world connection in your ...
21/08/2026

THE SCREEN SANITY BOOK WEEK CHALLENGE

What if Book Week inspired a little more READING AND real-world connection in your neighbourhood?

Here’s the challenge:

Grab a group of friends, cousins or neighbourhood kids. Let them choose a book to read together.

When everyone finishes, celebrate with a real-world adventure they can look forward to.

⛳ Mini golf
🎯 Paintball for the bigger kids
🍕 Pizza and a chat about the book
🌳 Or let the kids come up with their own adventure!

One book. A group of friends. A real-world adventure to look forward to. 💛

Share this or tag a friend who could start a Screen Sanity Book Week Challenge with you!

If you’ve ever wished someone would just hand you the rulebook for raising kids with technology, you’re probably not alo...
20/08/2026

If you’ve ever wished someone would just hand you the rulebook for raising kids with technology, you’re probably not alone.

When should they get a phone?

How much gaming is too much?

What about social media?

Should devices be allowed in bedrooms?

And what happens when the rules that work for one child don’t work for another?

The truth is, there isn’t one perfect set of rules for every family.

That’s why the Screen Sanity Handbook isn't designed to tell you exactly what to do.

It’s there to help you work out what matters to your family and give you practical tools for navigating technology as your kids grow.

Think of it as a compass, rather than a map.

Something to come back to when the technology changes, your kids get older or you simply feel like it might be time for a reset.

Because you don't need to get every digital decision right.

You just need somewhere to start. 💛

Our Screen Sanity Handbook is available in digital and printed versions.
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If you’ve ever wished someone would just hand you the rulebook for raising kids with technology, you’re probably not alo...
20/08/2026

If you’ve ever wished someone would just hand you the rulebook for raising kids with technology, you’re probably not alone.

When should they get a phone?

How much gaming is too much?

What about social media?

Should devices be allowed in bedrooms?

And what happens when the rules that work for one child don’t work for another?

The truth is, there isn’t one perfect set of rules for every family.

That’s why the Screen Sanity Handbook isn't designed to tell you exactly what to do.

It’s there to help you work out what matters to your family and give you practical tools for navigating technology as your kids grow.

Think of it as a compass, rather than a map.

Something to come back to when the technology changes, your kids get older or you simply feel like it might be time for a reset.

Because you don't need to get every digital decision right.

You just need somewhere to start. 💛

Our Screen Sanity Handbook is available in digital and printed versions.

18/08/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who supported Screen Sanity Australia through the Brisbane Lions 50/50 Charity Raffle on Saturday.

Whether you bought a ticket, volunteered, shared our message or simply stopped to have a conversation with us thank you.

And then something pretty incredible happened… 💛

At Saturday’s Brisbane Lions 50/50 Charity Raffle, one lucky winner took home half the prize pool.

And then they donated 100% of their winnings back to Screen Sanity AU. We are absolutely blown away by this act of generosity.

Together, an incredible $49,000 was raised for Screen Sanity Australia, helping us reach more parents, schools and communities with the tools and support they need to navigate raising kids in a digital world.

To our winner, our volunteers, everyone who bought a ticket and the Brisbane Lions community who got behind us, thank you.

This is what community looks like.

And it brings us one step closer to creating a world where kids are more captivated by life than screens. 💛

13/08/2026

Sometimes the conversation about kids and technology can feel heavy.

So here's your reminder to look up.

Kids are still building cubbies. Making up ridiculous games. Getting lost in books. Riding bikes until dinner. Laughing so hard with their friends they can't speak. Collecting sticks, rocks and very important treasures. Talking your ear off in the car. Creating.Wondering. Playing.

Technology is changing childhood, but it doesn't get to define it.There is still so much childhood happening all around us.

And every time we make a little more room for it, the good stuff has somewhere to grow. 💛Here's to more life, not just less screen.

New Australian research from the eSafety Commissioner gives us an important glimpse into how AI is becoming part of chil...
12/08/2026

New Australian research from the eSafety Commissioner gives us an important glimpse into how AI is becoming part of childhood.

78% of Australian children aged 10–17 surveyed have used an AI assistant.

But what caught our attention wasn’t just how many children are using AI, it’s what they’re using it for.

Among children who had used an AI assistant or companion:

• 33% had asked for advice about what to do in a situation
• 33% had sought advice about their physical health
• 22% had talked to AI about their feelings or challenges
• 20% had sought advice about their mental health or wellbeing.

Around 1 in 3 had shared personal or potentially sensitive information with AI, including photos or secrets.

This isn't a reason to panic about AI.

It's a reason to get curious about it.

Ask your child:
What do you use AI for?
What kinds of things would you ask it that you wouldn't ask Google?
Do you think you can trust everything it tells you?

Our role isn't simply to keep them away from it, it's to help them learn how to navigate it wisely, while making sure the humans in their lives remain the safest place to bring the big questions. 💛

Source: eSafety Commissioner, Talking to machines: Children’s experiences with AI assistants and companions, August 2026. The study surveyed 1,950 Australian children aged 10–17.

11/08/2026

We've been thinking a lot about what actually makes it easier for families to create healthier digital habits.

Information helps. Tools help.

But there's something else that's incredibly powerful: Other parents.

It's much easier to delay the smartphone when you're not the only family delaying it. It's easier to rethink gaming or tech use when other parents are asking the same questions.

And it's easier to hold a boundary when your child can't say, “But literally EVERYONE else is allowed!” 😅

We want to find our people.

Parents across Australia who believe childhood is worth protecting. Parents who want technology to have a healthy place in family life, without taking it over.

You don't need to be an expert.
You don't need to have perfect screen habits.
And you certainly don't need all the answers.

You just need to care enough to start a conversation.

Are you one of those parents?

Comment 💛 below or send us a DM. We'd love to connect.

Sometimes the hardest part of parenting in the digital age isn't setting boundaries.It's feeling like you're doing it al...
08/08/2026

Sometimes the hardest part of parenting in the digital age isn't setting boundaries.

It's feeling like you're doing it alone.

Maybe you've chosen to delay a smartphone.
Maybe you've set boundaries around social media or gaming.
Maybe you're trying to protect family time.

And maybe you've quietly found yourself thinking..."I just wish more families around us felt the same."

If you've ever had that thought, we'd genuinely love to hear from you.

At Screen Sanity, we're looking to connect with parents across Australia who are passionate about helping children thrive in a digital world.

We believe real change happens when parents find each other.

Whether you've been wondering how to start conversations in your school, gather a few like-minded parents, or simply connect with others who share your values, we'd love to walk alongside you.

💛 If this sounds like you, send us a message we'd love to start the conversation.

New research suggests we're beginning to shift the conversation.For years, we've heard parents say:"I don't want my chil...
06/08/2026

New research suggests we're beginning to shift the conversation.

For years, we've heard parents say:"I don't want my child to have social media / smartphone yet... but I don't want them to be the only one."

That's why one finding in Australia's latest research stood out to us.

Months after Australia's social media age restrictions came into effect, researchers found:

💛 Fewer parents reported feeling pressure to let their child have social media simply because other children did.

💛 Fewer children believed they were "missing out" if they didn't have social media.

These are early findings, and researchers are clear that it's too soon to understand the long-term impact.

But they point to something bigger than legislation.

They suggest we're beginning to shift the social norms around childhood and technology.

At Screen Sanity, that's what gives us hope.

Every conversation between parents.
Every school that starts talking about digital wellbeing.
Every family that decides to wait just a little longer.

Together, these small actions begin to change what's considered "normal."

Because lasting change doesn't happen overnight. It happens when communities move together.

We're encouraged to see the conversation changing and we're grateful to every parent, educator and community leader helping create a world where kids are more captivated by life than screens.💛 eSafety Commissioner

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