One key topic was screen time and mental health. Students learned that too much screen time can increase stress and emotional overwhelm. Screens should never replace sleep, exercise, or face-to-face time with friends. Robert emphasized the importance of protecting sleep. Personal devices should be turned off at least one hour before bedtime. Healthy sleep supports mood, focus, and learning.

Digital Communication skills were another major focus. Students learned that texting and posting are not complete forms of communication. Online messages lack tone, body language, and context. This can cause misunderstandings to escalate quickly. To help students make better decisions, Robert shared simple digital rules:

• When emotions run high, put the screen down
• Turn off personal devices one hour before bed
• Limit recreational screen time to under two hours per day

The presentation also covered cyberbullying prevention. Students learned what cyberbullying looks like. They also learned what to do if they are targeted. Speaking up and asking for help was strongly encouraged.

Online safety was another essential topic. Robert explained the risks of talking to strangers online. He discussed why personal information must always be protected.

A powerful lesson focused on digital footprints. Everything posted online represents the student and their community. That includes family, school, teams, and organizations. Even deleted content can live forever through screenshots and sharing. Students learned to pause before hitting send and to imagine everyone seeing the message forever.

For parents, a full recording of the presentation is available below. Additional resources are also included. These tools help families continue the conversation at home.

Thanks to the Grafton Elementary School PTO, students gained skills they will use for years. The presentation empowered students to grow up safer, smarter, and more confident online.