Print and display the poster in a family support room, classroom, therapy space or home setting as a gentle prompt for conversations about screen time, play and children’s everyday needs. It is especially suited to parents and carers, family support workers, social workers, teachers and child wellbeing practitioners who want a simple visual tool to encourage more face-to-face connection and active experiences.
The poster is organised around seven key things children cannot gain from a screen: real connection, resilience, creativity, communication skills, physical health, self-discovery and empathy. Each theme includes a brief explanation, such as eye contact, hugs and honest talks building bonds, boredom sparking imagination, and real movement helping to build strong bodies and minds.
The central illustration shows a child walking along a path with stepping-stone messages including grow, keep going, try new things, ask questions, help others, make mistakes, play outside and be present. These simple prompts make the poster useful for encouraging children to notice the value of trying, learning, helping and engaging with the world around them.
A short reflective message reminds adults that childhood is not a race to the finish line, but a journey to be lived. The closing line, asking adults to give children their time, attention and love, makes it a helpful display for parenting programmes, early help work, school pastoral support, digital wellbeing discussions and screen-free activity planning. Created by Edita Stiborova, 2026.
