About the theme ‘Balance: moving with media’

Can you watch television in a healthy way? And how much screen time is too much for my child? You may have been asked these questions by a parent or caregiver. They are perfectly reasonable questions, because sooner or later every child starts using digital media. It is fun, can be educational and can give parents just that little bit of extra breathing space during a busy day.

We all want children to grow up healthily with media. That is why parents and caregivers pay attention to the right balance between media use and other activities. And between sitting still and being active. As professionals, we can support them in this.

During the Media Ukkie Days, we will explore how children read, listen to or watch media within this balance. Lying on the sofa, or active instead? From far away, or up close? And for a long time at once, or alternated with other activities? In short, how do they move with media?

Moving with media can contribute to a healthy balance between movement and sitting. There are many ways in which we can inspire children and parents to get moving with media. That is why we provide inspiration, guidance and practical tips for healthy and active media use.

On the Media Ukkie Days website, you can find Tips for moving with media, as well as Activities in the Netherlands during the Media Ukkie Days.

Media Ukkie Days 2023 networking session on 22 March 2023

On 22 March 2023, an online networking session via Zoom will take place from 10:00 to 12:00. During this free online session, we will talk to experts about questions such as: what guidelines and exercise recommendations are available? What do we know about media use and physical activity in families with young children? And which approach works best? During this session, you will receive the latest knowledge and advice, as well as a glimpse into the initial results of the in-depth Iene Miene Media study on moving with media in families with young children.

Moderator Freek Zwanenberg (Bureau Jeugd & Media) will speak with, among others:

  • Anouk Tuijnman and Vincent van der Rijst, scientific researchers in Gaming, Gambling and Digital Balance at the Trimbos Institute, will talk about the in-depth Iene Miene Media study on moving with media. How do parents deal with this, and what challenges do they encounter? And how can you get started with digital balance?
  • Rebecca Beck, a specialist at the Knowledge Centre for Sport and Physical Activity, will talk about exercise recommendations for young children and how to encourage physical activity (including with media), for example when talking with parents.
  • Rosanne Mostert, children’s yoga teacher and creator and presenter at KRO-NCRV, known for the children’s programme Yoga mee met Roos. She will talk about how media can be used to encourage physical activity.

You can register for the networking session here.