Parent Guide: Setting Healthy Screen Time Limits for Kids Over the Holiday Break
Virtual Panel Talk, 1 December 2025
The winter holidays bring a welcome break from the school calendar and the excitement of holiday gifting. Yet, this season also creates a predictable tension point concerning children's digital engagement.
Research shows that Christmas is one of the times of years when families (and people in general) tend to buy or gift new technology (smartphones, smartwatches, gaming consoles, and other devices) the most. When this influx of novelty combines with the absence of regular school structure, we frequently observe a significant surge in device use, often manifesting as increased social media scrolling, intensive gaming sessions, and other potentially problematic digital habits. This shift can negatively impact sleep cycles, heighten familial conflict, and reduce opportunities for quality, in-person family connection.
Join our panel of experts for a practical discussion designed to help you navigate these unique holiday challenges.
Organising Partners:
Speakers:
Mila Devenport, Founder and Chief Education Officer, Kigumi Group
Bharati Lachmandas, Positive Psychology Coach and Positive Education Practitioner
Lorraine Sin, Licensed Mental Health Counsellor and Research Director of Augmented Learning and Cognitive Development, Lirvana Labs