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
“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
“We’re so connected electronically, but we’re disconnected interpersonally” – Dr. Edward Hallowell, M.D., drhallowell.com Screen time limits for parents – and carers – in place? Drop zone and charging stations established? Haven’t a clue what we’re talking about? Then take a look at our previous post: SIX HOME HACKS TO LESS SCREEN TIME! And if you’re reading … Continued
Our busy development elves are always hard at work improving Habyts based on your feedback. This week, amongst the usual bug fixes, we’ve rolled out an improved layout for the Habyts Parent’s Dashboard, making it clearer and easier to manage screen time for kids. How your dashboard will look when you next log in. The new dashboard … Continued
“We know that kids who play video games and use technology for an hour a day are actually psychologically healthier than kids who spend 3 or more hours a day with video games and also psychologically healthier than kids who don’t spend any time at all.” – Dr Randy Kulman, Learning Works for Kids Do … Continued
“There is nothing more humiliating than having to ask your 10-year-old for help with your phone”. – Cynthia Crossley, Habyts Did you know the average child gets their first smartphone at ten years old? A device that has millions of times more computing power than all of Nasa’s combined computing in 1969! Seriously? I felt lucky to … Continued
“You are buying into the myth that you are more productive because you are using a bunch of gadgets. You are really stealing time away from yourself and from your family” – Alan Brown So how did the ‘screen time talk’ go? Don’t worry if you haven’t had it yet. Our previous blog post – WALKING THE … Continued
“The trick is to put yourself in charge of your screens instead of allowing your screens to be in charge of you” – Dr. Edward Hallowell, M.D. Welcome to our second break-out post on preparing your kids for screen time success. If you missed the first, check out our blog: WHAT REALLY MATTERS WHEN IT COMES TO … Continued