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From Blocking to Pausing: Rethinking How We Manage Children’s Screen Time

by Derek Wolfenden | Sep 2, 2025 | Child Development, Digital Parenting, Healthy Habits, Insights and Research, Smart Device Use

    How pausing and redirecting can turn children’s screen habits into opportunities for growth In my last article, I shared the story of how I came up with the idea for BlockLearn, an app designed to help parents feel good about every minute their children...

Turning Screen Time Into Learning Time: The Story Behind BlockLearn

by Derek Wolfenden | Aug 20, 2025 | Child Development, Digital Parenting, Healthy Habits, Insights and Research, Smart Device Use

Where the Idea Began Since joining the Founder Institute, I’ve been speaking with parents to better understand the challenges they face managing screen time for kids aged 5–13. Almost every conversation ends with the same question: “How did this idea come about, and...

5 Simple Ways to Help Kids Build Healthy Screen Habits

by Derek Wolfenden | Aug 4, 2025 | Child Development, Digital Parenting, Healthy Habits, Insights and Research, Smart Device Use

Introduction: In a world where digital devices are part of everyday life, teaching kids to use them responsibly is more important than ever. Screen time isn’t all bad-but without structure, it can quickly become unbalanced. The good news? Healthy screen habits can be...

The Digital Childhood in 2025: What Smart Devices Mean for Young Minds

by Derek Wolfenden | Jul 24, 2025 | Child Development, Digital Parenting, Healthy Habits, Insights and Research, Smart Device Use

In today’s hyper-connected world, smartphones and tablets are just as common in the hands of children as they are in adults. For many Australian families, these devices have become essential for communication, entertainment, and even learning. But as screen time...

From Distraction to Development: How to Reclaim Screen Time for Smarter Learning

by Derek Wolfenden | Jul 24, 2025 | Child Development, Digital Parenting, Healthy Habits, Insights and Research, Smart Device Use

In our previous article, we explored how mobile devices have become deeply embedded in the daily lives of Australian children-and the challenges this presents for families. With nearly half of kids aged 6 to 13 regularly using smartphones or tablets, and many spending...
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