WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Three of the biggest challenges facing Australian children and families today are poor sleep, excessive screen time, and declining emotional wellbeing. These three issues are deeply connected — and understanding how they interact is essential for anyone supporting children's development. Across 3 modules, you will explore the science of sleep in childhood, the research on screen time and digital wellbeing, and what holistic child wellbeing looks like across physical, emotional, social, and cognitive dimensions. You will learn practical strategies that work in real family and care settings. This course is ideal for parents, carers, early childhood educators, school staff, youth workers, and anyone studying towards a career supporting children and families. HOW IT WORKS 🕒 3 Modules × 3 Lessons · Each lesson approx. 20 minutes · ~3 hours total 📝 Short multiple choice quiz at the end of each module — 70% pass mark required 🌐 100% online and self-paced — learn whenever, wherever 📄 Downloadable course workbook included (PDF) 🏅 Certificate of Achievement + verified digital badge issued on completion WHAT YOU'LL GET FROM THIS COURSE ✅ A microcredential certificate to add to your CV under Skills & Interests ✅ Understanding of children's sleep needs at different ages and the impact of poor sleep on development ✅ Knowledge of the research on screen time — benefits, risks, and age-appropriate guidelines ✅ Practical strategies for supporting children's emotional wellbeing, resilience, and mental health PLEASE NOTE: All CertSmart courses are developed by industry professionals and educators in accordance with Australia's National Microcredential Framework. This course provides general education about child wellbeing, sleep, and screen time. It does not replace professional paediatric, psychological, or medical advice.
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