Technology has become prominent in our daily lives, and we can harness its power to do good and teach our kids how to use it responsibly. Here are some parenting tips to use technology mindfully in your family condo.
Family time
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Taking family off-screen time can make each member feel more connected with one another. Go to the park near Skye at Holland, a hiking trail, the beach or waterfront, to have a balance of technology and outdoor time, where you can spend quality time with your family without gadgets.
Learning with your kids
Try to make technology a learning opportunity with your kids so that they know what they are doing and understand it better. Finding new apps that are educational can help with the learning process of your child as well, so their screen time is productive and well spent.
Show good use of technology
Even if you have work all day, try to spare some time where you just disconnect from technology for a while. This can be as simple as going to the gym, walking, or talking to someone without using your phone. Do this, and your child will follow what you are doing.
Enforce activities that don’t include technology
Provide some activities that are fun that don’t include technology. This can be biking, playing sports, board games, dancing, exercising, or building Legos. There are many activities out there to choose from for your child. Let them explore what they like doing and their interests outside of technology.
Device contract
Enforce a contract about device usage so that your kids can get the idea of what responsible usage of technology is, to develop awareness, and to come to an agreement as to why restrictions are there, so that they understand.