Screen Free Month 2023

Screen Free Day is back, but this time as a month-long event! We aim to raise awareness on the problem of excessive screen use amongst young children. Together, many children in Singapore will be staying away from electronic devices such as mobile phones, computers, and TVs. Instead, everyone will learn how to spend a fun-filled day without these gadgets. At the end of the day, we want you to tell us about the interesting and new things you did today!

Screen Free Month is set to be in November 2023. We will also be having a competition with attractive prizes to be won. Watch this space closely to stay updated!

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), (sedentary) screen time is defined as “time spent passively watching screen-based entertainment (TV, computer, mobile devices)” and excludes “active screen-based games where physical activity or movement is required”. Excessive screen use among young children below 5 years of age has been associated with impaired cognitive and social development. 

Bearing in mind the effects on children development, the team here at Project Heads Up feels passionately about curbing the detrimental effects. Through the induction of Screen Free Month, Project Heads Up wishes to give children an opportunity to practise self-control in reducing mobile device usage and explore ways to spend their free time wisely.

We hope that Screen Free Month will help to raise public awareness and galvanise efforts against this problem such that we can expect to see an optimistic improvement in screen use among children. Everyone at Project Heads Up seeks your support in Screen Free Month and are excited to have you join us!

Anyone and all are welcomed to be a part of our Screen Free Month! Simply set aside some time have fun with us away from our electronic screens. We encourage all members of the family, regardless of age, to join in and take this as an opportunity for a day of family bonding. No need to register!

We are also organising a competition with attractive prizes to be won! More details will be released soon.

If you are planning to participate in the event, do complete our pledge at the bottom of the page!

Do check out our Screen Free Diary, an incredible tool for children and parents to embark on the journey to healthier screen use. The Diary includes many useful features such as parenting tips and suggestions, and mini-goals that you can complete with your family members. These fun activities could also be a part of your Screen Free Month!

We have also designed Social Stories: simple, short stories that children can read to learn about healthy screen use! Head on over to our “Resources” tab for more useful materials and information.

Competition details will be released soon.

Do watch this space or head over to our Instagram and Facebook pages for updates.