“Tech addiction is ‘digital heroin’ for kids – turning children into screen junkies.” – Metro UK At the beginning of this year, you may have read an article by the Metro about how our children are ‘screen junkies’ with a ‘digital heroin’ tech addiction. Now, we wouldn’t quite go that far, but it did get … Continued
“Children want the challenge of difficult tasks – just look how much better they are than their parents on a computer.” James Dyson Tasks is a Habyts feature which helps to teach kids good, responsible behaviour, empowering them to take a bigger role in family life by setting, tracking and rewarding Tasks and chores. It’s popular … 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
“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
“Disconnect from technology and reconnect with each other.” – Rosemary Wixom The holiday break, a time when all the family are together and the kids are underfoot. Problem is, it’s well and truly winter now. The months of spring – and sunshine – are still a few months away so you won’t be reaching for that … 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
“Megan, get off the tablet. NOW!” – Unknown Are you tired of nagging your kids to get off their screens? Do you find it hard to explain to your child why they need to get off their devices? When it comes to limiting screen time, most kids don’t get why it makes sense to introduce screen … Continued
Nothing beats the feeling of satisfaction – or relief – once you have tackled the household chores. But did you know there are hidden health benefits to doing them? A 2008 study by the British Journal of Sports Medicine found just 20 minutes of sustained housework a week can reduce depression by 20%! This was further … Continued
“It takes 21 days to break a [bad] habit.” – Psycho-Cybernetics If you’re trying to get your kids into a good screen time routine and feel like you’re hitting your head against a brick wall, don’t worry! Here is your 21-day guide filled with motivation & advice (from a parent who’s been there) on how to … Continued
Let’s face it, she didn’t do it with “just a spoonful of sugar”. So how did Mary Poppins get the children to do their chores, communicate with their parents and decide exactly how they want to invest their money? What lessons can we learn, as parents? And how do we apply those lessons in an … Continued