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Hi there,

Intensive screen time – whether from streaming, social media or gaming – can add to tension and stress in children and teenagers. It can also affect the body’s stress response, including the release of cortisol, one of the hormones involved when we feel under pressure. Here’s how this can affect life at home, and a few practical ideas to help balance things out.

In brief

What is cortisol?

Cortisol is one of the body's most important stress hormones. It briefly increases our alertness so we can cope with difficult situations – that's completely normal, and even important for development. It only becomes a problem when cortisol levels stay elevated over a longer period.

What to look out for

😴

Behaviour & Sleep

Elevated stress and cortisol can make it harder to wind down, leading to restlessness, irritability and disrupted sleep.

🧠

Mental Health

Ongoing stress and too much screen time may affect mood, emotional wellbeing and the ability to relax and switch off.

🤝

Social Behaviour

When screens become a main source of stimulation or escape, children may spend less time connecting with family and friends.

📚

School & Everyday Life

Poor sleep, stress and constant digital stimulation can make it harder to concentrate, stay motivated and keep up with everyday tasks.

Step by step

5 steps to a healthy screen routine

01 Set age-appropriate time limits

02 Establish and stick to fixed screen-free times

03 Give advance notice before screen time ends, rather than stopping it abruptly, and arrange an activity for afterwards

04 Spend quality time together (warmth, reassurance and shared activities) – positive interactions can support oxytocin release and help reduce cortisol.

05 Be a good role model yourself and question your own media use

20-second quick fix:

A 20-second hug can noticeably lower cortisol levels while also boosting the release of feel-good hormones. The best part: this effect works not only with other people, but also with a self-hug.

With the XploraOne: a childhood beyond screens

Our kids' phone with reduced tech features – no open internet access, no social media – makes a huge difference. Your child stays reachable, without being exposed to the stress of unlimited screen time.

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2a:Tee7,https://xplora.co.uk [Xplora Kinder](http://xplora.co.uk) Hi there, Intensive screen time – whether from streaming, social media or gaming – can add to tension and stress in children and teenagers. It can also affect the body’s stress response, including the release of cortisol, one of the hormones involved when we feel under pressure. Here’s how this can affect life at home, and a few practical ideas to help balance things out. In briefWhat is cortisol?Cortisol is one of the body's most important stress hormones. It briefly increases our alertness so we can cope with difficult situations – that's completely normal, and even important for development. It only becomes a problem when cortisol levels stay elevated over a longer period. In briefWhat is cortisol?Cortisol is one of the body's most important stress hormones. It briefly increases our alertness so we can cope with difficult situations – that's completely normal, and even important for development. It only becomes a problem when cortisol levels stay elevated over a longer period. What to look out for 😴 Behaviour & Sleep Elevated stress and cortisol can make it harder to wind down, leading to restlessness, irritability and disrupted sleep. 🧠 Mental Health Ongoing stress and too much screen time may affect mood, emotional wellbeing and the ability to relax and switch off. 🤝 Social Behaviour When screens become a main source of stimulation or escape, children may spend less time connecting with family and friends. 📚 School & Everyday Life Poor sleep, stress and constant digital stimulation can make it harder to concentrate, stay motivated and keep up with everyday tasks. 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