June 23: Switch Off, Wind Down
June 23 - Today's Screen Free Living for Children and Teens Month challenge is simple: spend the evening without screens after 8 PM. A chance to slow the pace of the day and give both mind and body an opportunity to switch off.
June 22: Beyond the Headlines - the Under-16 Social Media Ban
June 22 - Today we’re discussing the government's announcement of a proposed social media ban for under-16s which has sparked passionate debate across the country. Here at Powered By Diversity, we think this conversation should be about how we help our children build a healthy relationship with technology.
June 21: Sunset Magic
June 21 - Today's challenge: watch the sunset without using your phone. No taking photos, no recording videos, o checking messages while you wait for the sky to change colour. Just a few quiet minutes to pause and pay attention.
June 20: Refresh Your Space, Refresh Your Mind
June 20 - Today's challenge isn't about going anywhere or buying anything new. It's about looking at a space you see every day with fresh eyes.
June 19: Making Room For Conversation
June 19 - Today's challenge sounds simple: no screens during meals. No scrolling while eating breakfast. No videos at lunch. No checking notifications between bites of dinner. Just food, the people around you, and whatever conversations happen along the way.
June 18: A Page of Your Own
June 18 - Today's challenge: spend some time creating something instead of scrolling. Give your teen a notebook and ask them to write down their thoughts or sketch something that's caught their eye recently or make up a story, write a poem, doodle in the margins or simply put pen to paper and see what happens.
June 17: The Soundtrack to a Different Kind of Walk
June 17 - Music is everywhere in our lives, but how often do we give it our full attention? Today, ask your teen to put on their favourite playlist and go for a walk - without scrolling.
June 16: Start Strong, Stay Present
June 16 - Today's challenge is simple: can you and your teen make it through the morning without checking your phones? For many of us, reaching for our phone is one of the first things we do when we wake up. A quick check of notifications can easily turn into scrolling through messages, videos, social media or the latest updates before the day has even begun. But what happens if you don't?
June 15: Celebrating Screen-Free Childhood
June 15 - As we reach the end of our activities for younger children, it's a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the many moments of creativity, curiosity, connection and fun we've explored together.
June 14: A Day of Discovery
June 14 - Today's screen-free activity is visiting a park, library, or museum! Sometimes the best adventures aren't far away at all. They can be found around the corner, in a favourite local park, between the pages of a library book or inside a museum filled with fascinating stories and discoveries.
June 13: Made with Imagination
June 13 - Today's screen-free activity is all about getting creative! Gather some paper, pens, magazines, string, beads, glue, or whatever crafty treasures you can find, and see where your imagination takes you.
June 12: Cards, Dice and Family Time
June 12 - Today's screen-free activity is playing a board game or card game with family! Whether it's a classic game that's been played for years, a quick card game after dinner or a new favourite waiting to be discovered, games have a wonderful way of bringing people together.
June 11: Stories in the Sky
June 11 - Today's screen-free activity is cloud watching! Sometimes the simplest moments can be the most magical. You need a comfortable spot, a little time and a sky full of clouds waiting to spark your imagination.
June 10: Brick by Brick, Piece by Piece
June 10 - Today's screen-free activity is all about building! Grab some LEGO, building blocks, cardboard boxes, empty tubs, toilet roll tubes or anything else you can find, and see what amazing creations you can come up with.
June 9: Adventure Starts at Home
June 9 - Today's screen-free activity is creating a treasure hunt around the house or garden! A treasure hunt is a great way to spark curiosity, encourage problem-solving, and turn familiar spaces into exciting places to explore.
June 8: Aprons On, Screens Off!
June 8 - Whether it's decorating biscuits, making sandwiches, mixing ingredients for a cake or preparing a simple meal, cooking together gives children the chance to learn new skills, explore different foods and enjoy quality time away from screens.
June 7: The Great Paper Aeroplane Challenge
June 7 - Making and flying paper planes encourages children to use their imagination, test different ideas and discover how small changes can affect the way their creations fly. Whether they focus on distance, accuracy, airtime, or colourful designs, every aeroplane is unique.
June 6: Dance, dance, dance
June 6 - A family dance party offers a simple, joyful way to come together, have fun and create memories - no dance experience required.
June 5: Imagine, Create, Play
June 5 - Playgrounds are often places of fun, friendship and adventure but not every playground is designed with everyone's needs in mind. Drawing or painting a dream playground gives children the opportunity to imagine a space where all children can play, explore and feel included.
June 4: Turning Pages, Creating Memories
June 4 - Stories have a unique ability to bring people together. Whether it’s a much-loved bedtime story, a funny comic strip, or a brand-new adventure, sharing a book creates opportunities to connect, imagine and explore together.