“Tech addiction is ‘digital heroin’ for kids – turning children into screen junkies.” – Metro UK At the beginning of this year, you may have read an article by the Metro about how our children are ‘screen junkies’ with a ‘digital heroin’ tech addiction. Now, we wouldn’t quite go that far, but it did get … Continued
“If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you” – Fred Devito Struggling to get the kids off screens? Trying to keep track of who’s on what, and when? Don’t know where to begin? Then welcome to the world of managing screen time! …and how to choose the right screen time solution that works for – … 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
“Time to turn off the iPad. Put away the smartphone. And just enjoy being where you are when with your FAMILY!” – Unknown Christmas is a time of reflection. A chance to look back at the year with all the good times shared with family and friends… ….finishing in a flurry of parties, family ‘get togethers’, … Continued
It’s never too early – or too late – to let kids help out with chores. Many parents know the value of having kids do chores – from teaching good life habits to building confidence as a contributing member of the family. But sometimes it’s hard to think up the right chores for the right … Continued
“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
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
“It takes 21 days to break a [bad] habit.” – Psycho-Cybernetics If you’re trying to get your kids into a good screen time routine and feel like you’re hitting your head against a brick wall, don’t worry! Here is your 21-day guide filled with motivation & advice (from a parent who’s been there) on how to … Continued
Let’s face it, she didn’t do it with “just a spoonful of sugar”. So how did Mary Poppins get the children to do their chores, communicate with their parents and decide exactly how they want to invest their money? What lessons can we learn, as parents? And how do we apply those lessons in an … Continued
“Goodbye school, hello summer!” – Unknown It’s that time of year again! For kids, it’ time for a rest from teachers and homework. (And for teachers, a well-earned break from pupils!) But while school can wait until Autumn, the chores won’t. In fact, the summer is the perfect opportunity to motivate your kids to do chores…by … Continued