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Giving digital approval to our children and teens for devices, games, apps and social networks needs to be more than a yes, but a process – especially after it is given. Examples for parents on determining how to let tech into your family's life.
Our friends at Amazon share advice and tips for parents on balancing tech and quality family time. They also share with us the family friendly features of the Amazon Fire Kids tablet.
Dr. David Hill, chair of the American Academy of Pediatric’s Council on Communications and Media explains the reasoning behind the recently updated screen time recommendations.
The screen is just another type of environment that children are active in. We can no longer classify all time spent in front of a screen as passive. So instead of obsessing over how many minutes and seconds our children are spending in front of a screen, we need to focus on the experience.
When I was a kid, watching Nickelodeon and playing outside seemed to consist of most of my time. Then, the computer entered my life. From these early interactions with technology, I began to see the power that any type of technology can have on improving and impacting people’s lives, especially young people.
Expert advice on how to guide your child to use technology wisely for learning and beyond.
Great advice on how to keep tech in check during long summer days.
Are you too connected to your devices? Take "The Unplugged Challenge" in your home with tips on how to do it effectively and with purpose from Devorah Heitner.
Screen time and tech advice for parents of toddlers that encourages learning and fun.
There are several steps that should be taken by parents before they hand over that new piece of equipment to their kids.
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