9 Tips on Digital Devices for Parents and Kids

9 Tips on Digital Devices for Parents and Kids

Digital addiction is a growing concern, not just for adults but for young people too. It’s critical that adults model healthy digital habits so that children can learn them as well.

Parents can break their own digital addictions and show kids that they come before devices by:

1. Taking a digital detox, a set break from devices
2. Reminding kids verbally that they come first
3. Never using devices at dinner or during other family times
4. Instantly putting away devices when kids ask a question
5. Not bringing devices out at events like games and school events
6. Modeling healthy usage of devices in general

Parents can also find creative ways to incorporate their kids into their digital use by:

7. If your child has a texting device, text each other. It’s a good way to help young readers build their reading and letter typing skills.
8. Choose a digital device activity you can do together. Whether it is a short, funny animal clip or an educational game, the key is that you both enjoy that time together.
9. Let your child help you make a to-do or a grocery list on the device in a notes app. They will like being involved and you may appreciate that help.