Cyber Wellness

Our guidance on Cyber Wellness for students and parents.

Last updated 19 August 2026

Cyber Wellness Tips

Cyber Wellness (CW) refers to the positive well-being of Internet users. It involves an understanding of online behaviour and awareness of how to protect oneself in cyberspace.

CCPS CARLO Guiding Pillars

Choose to do good with the internet
Accountable for my words and deeds
Respect myself and others
Lead and inspire others
Opportunity to be the voice of optimism

Useful Parenting Tips

To complement the cyber wellness curriculum in school, it is important for parents to set a good example at home in the use of technology and play an active role in guiding our children to navigate in cyberspace.

Here are some PARENTing Tips to guide your child in this digital age.

Provide Opportunities for Offline Activities

Spend time bonding as a family through activities such as sports and crafts so that your child has a healthy and balanced lifestyle

Activate Parental Controls and Filters in Devices

Help to regulate your child’s usage of devices by setting parental controls and filters. Guide for Parents on Setting Parental Controls (opens in new tab)

Role Model Good Digital Habits

Demonstrate safe, responsible and respectful behaviour when sharing, collaborating and creating online and avoid excessive use of technology
Check out “Helping Children with Appropriate Online Expression (opens in new tab)”

Establish Ground Rules for Devices Use

Discuss and set ground rules for devices use as a family.
Some basic rules could include the following:

Do's:

Seek permission before using devices
Have a time limit for the use of devices
Practice netiquette on the Internet
Respect intellectual property rights

Don'ts:

Access websites that have age restrictions (e.g. many social media sites have age limit for setting up accounts to comply with international regulations on children accessing social media).
Share personal information online
Share password with others
Spread rumours and say mean things online
Meet strangers face to face without parents’ knowledge

Consider to create a Family Media Plan

Family Media Plan (opens in new tab)

Navigate the Internet with your Child

Surf the Internet with your child so that you know what she/he does online and whether she/he is involved in age-appropriate activities.
Highlight to your child not to respond to anyone who says something inappropriate and she/he should immediately report to adults and leave any site if she/he feels uncomfortable

Talk about Internet Use

Communicate regularly with you child and get her/him to share with you
- Her/his favourite online websites,
- Things she/he does online
- Her/his online experiences etc
Let your child know that it is alright to ask you questions or talk to you if she/he runs into unpleasant situations online.
- Adapted from https://www.schoolbag.edu.sg/story/understanding-cyber-wellness (opens in new tab)