“You can absolutely fix tech neck with just a few simple habits.” Dr. Brent Wells, D.C | In our connected world, electronic devices are everywhere. We use them for work, play, communication, entertainment, schoolwork, and a dozen other things essential to modern life. Smartphones and tablets are fantastic inventions, but they can come with side … Continued
“53% of parents worry too much screen time during lockdown could make children addicted.” Genna Ash, Education Technology Are you keen to put some rules in place to manage your child’s screen time, but not sure do you start? Are you trying to tackle specific issues, but aren’t clear what rules and routines make sense? … Continued
“…some of the very same distractions I deal with in school, such as receiving texts from friends or my phone serving as a distraction in and of itself — seem much harder to resist at home.” Aliyah Rogers, NY* Even during uncertain times, some fundamentals don’t change. You may need to adjust some screen time … Continued
Is it good or bad that our kids are spending a LOT more times on screens in the current pandemic? What is “good digital parenting” in the current circumstances of student homeschooling, parent homeworking and families keeping kids entertained and socially-connected? Amidst all of the challenges we are all learning to manage, now is also … Continued
The global pandemic of COVID-19 has seen our worlds change rapidly. During these unprecedented times we find ourselves having to adjust to new ways of working. The video below, is our guide to support you through this time using Habyts. As always, we would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions on any resources or … Continued
Coronavirus: How to handle screen time and chores in a shutdown – Part 2
Your school just declared a coronavirus shutdown and now you’ve suddenly got two weeks with your kids off school. Not just “off school”, but “at home” in isolation to avoid contaminating others. You know what this means: endless piles of cleaning up for you and endless hours of passive screen time online for everyone else, … Continued
Working at Habyts you might think that I have a pretty good grasp on technology and the power it has over us… oh the irony! Recently, I read some eye opening research, specifically pointing to the fact that merely leaving a phone out on the table during a conversation can drastically reduce the quality of … Continued
Common Sense Media’s latest census reveals the shifting nature of kids’ online experiences. Is there anything more frustrating than hearing “fine” when you ask your kid how their day was? It’s the same feeling — times 1,000 — when we see our kids on their devices and have no clue what they’re up to. Though … Continued
How Smart Social gave me confidence & credibility Confused by the constant flow of social media apps bombarding your teens? Scared your eager adolescents will give the wrong impression online? Wish you could confidently steer your kids in the right direction? But have no clue where to start? Then Josh Ochs and team to the … Continued