In Good Faith A Small Shift to Help Your Kids Get the Most out of Screen Time [#10 Highlight]
Feb 5, 2026
Arfah Farooq, founder of Muslim Tech Fest and youth tech advocate, champions turning kids into creators with tools like 3D printing, VR, and coding. She highlights making screen time active and creative. Learn about hands-on youth tracks, using podcasts and content creation as safe outlets, and how tech-building boosts future resilience and fulfillment.
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Turn Screen Time Into Creating
- Make screen time active by turning children into creators instead of passive consumers.
- Offer creative tech tasks like learning games, simple recording, or coding to engage their brains.
Youth Innovator Track Example
- At Muslim Tech Fest Arfah piloted a youth innovator track for 10–16 year olds with partners like Robocode.
- The kids used 3D printers, VR and coding tools to create rather than just consume content.
Use Alternative Creative Formats
- Encourage creative formats beyond social media, like podcasts or recorded content, if parents prefer to avoid platforms.
- Let children build confidence by creating in safe, parent-approved ways.