Screenbuddy

ScreenBuddy helps kids build healthier digital habits through a playful pet companion, while giving parents calm, practical insight into their child’s digital world. Children care for their pet by checking in on their mood, logging screen time, reflecting on content, and completing fun online safety challenges. As they build positive habits, their pet grows with them. Designed for children aged 6 to 17, ScreenBuddy is built on the Blended Citizens Framework, supporting four key digital life skills: • Identity Helping children think about who they are becoming online • Connection Supporting emotional awareness and healthy relationships • Action Encouraging more intentional screen use • Cyber Hygiene Teaching practical online safety skills like privacy, scams, passwords, misinformation, and consent Features for kids • Morning and evening mood check-ins • Screen time logging across categories • Content reflections on videos, games, and apps • Daily pet care activities • Age-appropriate safety quests • XP, rewards, and pet evolution Features for parents • Secure parent dashboard with PIN access • Mood trends and screen time insights • Recent reflections and conversation starters • A calm, practical way to start meaningful conversations about digital life Built for families • No third-party data sharing • Research-informed and age-appropriate • Designed to support connection first, not control first ScreenBuddy is created by The Blended Citizens Project, an Australian research-based initiative helping families raise kind, safe, and thoughtful digital citizens in a blended world. It is designed to support healthier habits, stronger conversations, and more confident digital parenting. Terms of Use: https://www.blendedcitizensproject.com.au/screenbuddy-terms Privacy Policy: https://www.blendedcitizensproject.com.au/screenbuddy-privacy-policy