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
Sticking to a diet, making yourself go out for a run, sorting out that messy cupboard and managing screen time… What do they all have in common? They all require a bit of motivation and self-discipline. One of the best ways to keep motivated is being able to see results. With a diet, you can … Continued
Now that December is well and truly here, it’s time to start thinking about the Christmas break. The time when all the family comes together and celebrates a magical time of year… Or not. Once your kids have opened their present and found the latest iPhone or tablet that you got them, you may as … 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
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
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