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A conversation with renowned family psychotherapist, Dr. Richard Hogan and CyberSafeKids CEO, Alex Cooney, about how we can create, model and embed healthy digital habits in our home.

Join the 7th Annual CyberBreak 
Friday October 16th 2026

Ready to switch off and reconnect?
This October, families, schools, and workplaces all over Ireland will power down their smart devices for 24 hours of real-world connection. Nearly 50,000 people participated last year. Help us to double it this year!

From 7 pm Friday, 16th October, to 7 pm Saturday, 17th October, join our nationwide challenge and “disconnect to reconnect.”

Whether you’re a family, a teacher, a group of friends, or a team of colleagues, CyberBreak is a fun and engaging way to:

  • Reflect on your digital habits - how much time do you spend online mindlessly scrolling?

  • Promote a healthy online and offline balance

  • Enjoy an essential digital detox

If you'd like to try this at home or in school, you can access our CyberBreak resources and art competition listed below, by simply signing up your family, school or company.

Free Resources​ for schools and families:

  • engaging classroom activit​ies challeng​ing pupils to think about life offline
  • a few words from Dr. Richard Hogan encouraging pupils, teachers, and parents to take part
  • a family fun guide​ featuring over 38 fun ideas and delicious recipes from Lilly Higgins to help families plan​ and make the most of their time offline
  • practical tips for ​d​eveloping ​a healthier digital balance

🎨 ​A​rt Competition:​ Back for 2026! We're looking for the MOST CREATIVE POSTER to inspire everyone to join our 24-hour digital break

✨ As a thank you for signing up, all participants are in with a chance of winning a €150 One4all gift voucher! ✨

A CyberBreak can be taken at any time of the year of course, but we hope you'll take a CyberBreak with us again this year!