“Old ways won’t open new doors.” – Anonymous How many times have you tried to tame this family issue: too much screen time? There are many old-school parenting techniques you can try… …but few techniques truly have a lasting impact. Trust us, we know! All too often, you try out a new tool or technique… …do your homework … Continued
Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down – especially when it comes to screen time and chores! At Habyts, our core philosophy has always been to help parents teach kids positive screen time habits. That’s why we work so hard to create tools like Tasks and Rewards, Five More Minutes and Bonus … 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
“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
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
Parenting is hard, parenting with ADHD even more so. Add distracting technology and limiting screen time seems impossible. We know, we’ve been there. Screen time self-control depends on the brain’s executive function – and ADHD undermines executive function. That’s why kids with ADHD find it harder to avoid excessive gaming, social media and other digital … 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