So, the kids are back at school and the homework has come flooding in. But getting home, preparing dinner plus everything else you have to get through can make juggling the after-school routine challenging. Not to mention you need time to unwind too! On top of that, you have to make sure the kids are … Continued
So, the kids are officially back at school and the homework tasks have started. As have the screen time wars…what to do, what to do… We know. It’s time to set up an after-school routine that minimises your stress levels and gets homework completed without nagging, tantrums and complaints! Kids love routine, even if they … 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
“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
“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
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
“I don’t know how much screen time is right for my child” “I want to implement screen time rules, but I don’t know where to start” “How do I make a routine stick?” Any of these sound familiar? Many parents admit they don’t know where to begin when it comes to managing their kids’ screen … 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
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
More news here from Habyts Headquarters. We’ve just launched a shiny new child dashboard. Screen time controls have never been so simple or pretty! What’s changed? Now it’s even easier for kids to see: What tasks they need to complete to get more screen time The rewards they can claim when they complete these tasks … Continued