How to tell relatives, teachers, babysitters, and even your spouse your screen time rules Article originally published by Commonsensemedia.org in March 2019. Common Sense Media provide a platform for opinions about parenting in the digital age. All ideas expressed are the writer’s own. You wouldn’t send your kid to a sleepover without telling the parents about … Continued
Innovative new apps and mobile technology can open doors to how kids learn. Article originally published by Commonsensemedia.org in March 2019. Common Sense Media provide a platform for opinions about parenting in the digital age. All ideas expressed are the writer’s own. Technology has the power to unlock learning for kids of all ages and stages. … Continued
Take it from a middle school teacher and mom: Kids need to manage their online activities — and parents need to help them do it. Article originally published by Commonsensemedia.org in September 2018 as part of Common Sense Media’s Parent Voices series, which provides a platform for opinions about parenting in the digital age. All ideas expressed … Continued
Easy tips for limiting kids’ computer, TV, game, and movie time. Article originally published by Commonsensemedia.org in January 2018. In many homes, getting kids to turn off their cell phones, shut down the video games, or quit YouTube can incite a revolt. And if your kids say they need to be online for schoolwork, you may not know when the research stops and … Continued
Ever since I can remember I have LOVED homework. I was that kid who looked forward to it and I got it done as soon as I could. It wasn’t that I wanted to get it over with, but I liked the reinforcement of the day’s work, especially if it was challenging me to learn … Continued
While being a stay-at-home parent isn’t for everyone, many parents would prefer to be home with their children more often. For most families, working part-time work, or being a stay-at-home parent just isn’t financially feasible. Many working parents feel bad they can’t attend every baseball game or feel guilty that a daycare provider spends more … Continued
“Put your phone away when I’m talking to you.” One assumes this is a parent talking to their child, right? As it turns out, kids think that too. A key study examining how kids view tech rules and expectations at home reveals kids want tech rules! So let’s cut to the chase and explore the 3 tech … Continued
“Disconnect from technology and reconnect with each other.” – Rosemary Wixom The holiday break, a time when all the family are together and the kids are underfoot. Problem is, it’s well and truly winter now. The months of spring – and sunshine – are still a few months away so you won’t be reaching for that … Continued
My three children are not totally spoilt, but they don’t think it’s a big deal to buy a replacement this or a new that. Over the course of the summer holidays we must have spent in excess of £100 on ice creams alone and I doubt it was considered a major treat. We go on … Continued
It’s the anomaly that hits every parent. One day your sweet, lovely child is there. The next, they’re replaced with a sullen, screen-sucking teenager who refuses to look up from their phone and acknowledge your presence. If you’re lucky, you’ll get responses like “school was fine”, “I’ve done my homework” — and on the rare … Continued