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As parents in today's world where safety (both online and in the real world) feels paramount, how do we still raise our kids to be independent and have the confidence to navigate the world on their own? From teaching responsible digital habits, to learning how to set boundaries with friends, explore recommendations and advice from the community to help you in this journey!
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Child Mind Institute
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Jonathan Haidt
“A great read for parents interested in giving their kids more independence in real life” - Courtney M.
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Rachel Richards & Susie Asli
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The Kids Screen Value Guide
For the parents of older kids and teens, there's no shortage of warnings about the dangers of screen time. But it's also not realistic to keep our kids in a tech-free bubble forever. We like focusing on screen value instead of screen time, which means helping your kids develop healthy awareness and habits when they're online. Here are a few recommendations to kick off your journey.
Tackle online safety head-on
Feel confident in your kid's online safety by limiting screen time and setting boundaries on what websites they can access.
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Create a family charging station
Try cultivating this habit as a family: at 9pm each night everyone turns their phones in at the station--parents too!
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Simple kid-safe smart watch for peace-of-mind
Give your child the freedom to connect with approved family and friends, without introducing a phone.
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Be a tech savvy parent
Gain access to expert advice on what media to show your kids, with additional workshops for parents.
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I love Richard Culatta's work on screen time. He emphasizes having a charging station in the house where everyone's devices go by a particular time, no screens behind closed doors, and have co-created contracts about screen usage that the whole family agrees on and abides by.
Courtney M.
Resources
Child Mind Institute
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Jonathan Haidt
“A great read for parents interested in giving their kids more independence in real life” - Courtney M.
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Rachel Richards & Susie Asli
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