Smartphone Free Childhood – Parent Information Session

Smartphone Free Childhood – Parent Information Session

All parents are warmly invited to an information session to learn more about the Smartphone Free Childhood movement – a growing initiative supporting families who believe that childhood is too short to spend scrolling.

This event has been jointly organised through both parish schools, Derrychrin PS and Ballylifford PS.

📅 Thursday 12th March

🕢 7:30pm – 9:00pm

📍 Ballylifford Primary School

Guest Speakers

• Grace Magennis – Occupational Therapist, Sensory Submarine: Grace will explore how technology affects child development and sensory processing, while highlighting the importance of play and social interaction in helping children grow, learn and flourish.

• Representative from the PSNI: A PSNI representative will provide guidance on keeping children safe online.

• Dr. Ciara Fitzpatrick: Dr. Fitzpatrick will present the aims of the Smartphone Free Childhood Parent Pact and the research that supports it.

About the Movement

Smartphone Free Childhood encourages families to delay smartphones and reduce social media access for children. Many children now own smartphones by the end of primary school, but waiting a little longer can significantly benefit their health, wellbeing and development.

We warmly encourage all parents to attend this valuable and informative session.