4 Must-Know Tips To Curate Your Child’s Digital Experiences

The more content your child experiences, the greater the chance of uncovering new interests, passions, and skills, from making music and coding to building websites. Use this quick checklist when choosing apps or platforms for your child:

• Does This App Fuel Your Child’s Interest?
  What do they like? What do they enjoy learning? Get their input when choosing apps. Letting them pick keeps them engaged and motivated to explore.
• Does It Offer Educational Value?
  Start with educational topics such as Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM) content, which offers a wealth of interactive learning.
• Have You tried it out first?
  Read reviews and test apps before introducing them to your child. Resources like IMDA Media Classification, Common Sense Media, and Children and Media Australia offer useful insights from experts and users, helping you make an informed decision.

Not all apps or websites are designed for every age group. While age ratings are a useful guide, also consider your child’s maturity, skills, and needs. Trust your judgment based on your knowledge of your child's abilities and needs.

Join your child in exploring the apps and platforms together. This helps you understand their digital experiences and creates a comfortable space for conversations. You may ask:

• “What have you learnt from it?”
• “What do you enjoy most about this app?”

Your interest shows support and makes it easier for your child to open up about their online experiences.

Use parental controls to set screen use limits and restrict access to inappropriate content. These measures help to ensure your child stay safe online and encourage healthy and balanced healthy digital habits.