“Megan, get off the tablet. NOW!” – Unknown Are you tired of nagging your kids to get off their screens? Do you find it hard to explain to your child why they need to get off their devices? When it comes to limiting screen time, most kids don’t get why it makes sense to introduce screen … Continued
“Managing kids’ technology use was once much easier for parents. They switched off the television when a show was over or kept an eye on kids as they used the family computer in the living room,” – Alexis Hiniker, author of “Not at the Dinner Table”. Alexis is right, managing tech expectations used to be … Continued
…for rainy days, snow days, holidays and every day. Screens are sticky things. Not literally sticky like the lollipop welded to the carpet. But sticky in that they’re hard to put down or ignore. It’s because they’re addictive. Like SERIOUSLY addictive. Every like, text, level-up or tweet triggers the release of the feel-good chemical dopamine. And our … Continued
Nothing beats the feeling of satisfaction – or relief – once you have tackled the household chores. But did you know there are hidden health benefits to doing them? A 2008 study by the British Journal of Sports Medicine found just 20 minutes of sustained housework a week can reduce depression by 20%! This was further … Continued
Here at Habyts, we know how important study time is for kids. However, we also know how distracting screens can be! With the click of a button, your child can go from productively researching a project to mindlessly scrolling through their Facebook feed. But banning screens during study time simply isn’t feasible anymore. Kids need … Continued
Parenthood can make productivity difficult. Trying to remember a million things to do plus make sure the kids are fed, loved, learning. Is it any wonder things get missed in the chaos of it all? Christmas, in particular, can be a tricky time to make sure everything gets done. That’s why we’ve done the research … Continued
Dr Nicholas Kardaras, one of the foremost addiction experts, holds a strong view on how technology has impacted kids in the past decade. In his book, Glow Kids, he gives us both clinical and neurological insight into the epidemic of tech addiction in kids — and just how bad it really is. Review: A compelling … Continued
What do you do with that one child that simply refuses to do anything that isn’t to do with their screens? Well, as Noel Janis-Norton tells us, it’s not just about screens. The angry resistance that your child is showing can often be a result of the parent-child relationship. So, what can you do to … Continued
“Families that eat together stay together.” – Anonymous Family time is a relic of the past. Or at least it can feel that way. Homework, after-school activities, play dates, work emails and household chores all nibble away at family togetherness. And on the increasingly rare occasions when family members do something together – it’s more by coincidence … Continued
Family time is sacred. But it doesn’t have to be scarce. Amongst the hustle and bustle of modern day living, family time all too frequently takes a backseat in the face of other, often more trivial day-to-day activities. But strengthening family bonds doesn’t have to mean “down tools” and hastily taking a family trip or vacation (though if … Continued