As many parents have recently seen in the news, Facebook has launched Messenger for Kids. A good way to give parents greater parental controls and additional safety measures for kids who we know are online? Or a platform that will convince kids to turn to Facebook when they reach 13 years of age? What is … 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
So, you’ve bought the latest smartphone or tablet for your child and you want to personalise it. What a great idea! But what games should you be downloading for them? We know you don’t want games that are going to become as all-consumingly addictive as Minecraft. We know you also want ones that are safe … Continued
We’ve got some great news here at Habyts Headquarters! Study Time was such a popular feature with all our parents that the Habytars have been working away at bringing you a Scheduled Study Time feature. And we’re pleased to say it’s here! What does that mean? Now, in the Habyts Schedule bar, you can automatically … Continued
I scream, you scream, we all scream for…screen time. After all, who wants ice cream that lasts 5 minutes when you can have endless hours of entertainment on your smartphone, tablet and computer? Nothing sends us Moms round the bend like hearing our child whine and moan, scream and screech — demanding time on their … Continued
We’ve talked a lot about how to talk to your kids about tech addiction and what to do about it. But what are the ACTUAL warning signs that should set off alarm bells in your head? And what can you do about them IMMEDIATELY? Some of these warning signs may sound far-fetched, but we assure … Continued
Dr Nicholas Kardaras, one of the foremost addiction experts, holds a strong view on how technology has impacted kids in the past decade. In his book, Glow Kids, he gives us both clinical and neurological insight into the epidemic of tech addiction in kids — and just how bad it really is. Review: A compelling … Continued
So…your kids don’t want screen time rules. Big shock. Still, you’ve decided they need rules and a routine (which, we know they secretly crave). But how do you even start this journey? You don’t want to get 3 days in and then revert back to old patterns, which is all too easy. If you want … Continued
Do your kids have carte blanche over their electronics? On average, tweens spend almost 6 hours a day and teens almost 9 using media (social media, TV, video games, and the Internet). In fcat, 92% of teens report going online daily—including 24% who say they go online “almost constantly” Against this onslaught of digital momentum, … Continued