Switch to Play Everyday


Children need to be active throughout the day for good health.

The time children spend watching television (TV), DVDs and using the computer could be better spent being physically active.

Reducing screen-based activities and switching to play is important for children's healthy growth and development.

Switching to play every day will help children:

  • Develop good habits for life
  • Make friends and improve social skills
  • Enjoy fun creative play
  • Maintain a healthy weight
  • Have a good start to learning

Did you know?

  • Children request more soft drinks and snack foods that are high in sugar, fat and salt when they watch a lot of TV
  • Children model the behaviour of parents, siblings and friends who spend a lot of time using screen-based activities
  • Children who spend more than two hours each day in small screen-time are more likely to have poorer health and educational outcomes

Switch to play everyday