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This brave new world isn’t easy for parents.

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What did you notice in this video?

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What are your biggest concerns �about technology?

What are some of �technology’s strengths?

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How do you balance technology use as a family?

Have you set any expectations around healthy tech use at home?

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All About That Balance

Physically healthy �and sleeping enough?

Source: "New screen time rules from the American Academy of Pediatrics," Sonia Livingstone

Ask yourself — is my child:

Pursuing interests and hobbies (in any form)?

Connecting socially with family and friends (in any form)?

Having fun and learning in their use of digital media?

Engaged with and achieving �in school?

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Set Yourself Up For Success

What are best practices around technology and device use?

  • Talk about digital citizenship at home. (https://www.commonsensemedia.org)
  • Be Present.
  • Set family rules and expectations. Follow the rules. Be consistent.
  • Model the technology behavior you want to see in your kids.
  • Consequences are OK.

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Digital Identity

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b l o g

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Be Choosy

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There’s some iffy stuff out there.

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Be the training wheels

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Declaring Independence

As kids get older, they go their own way

As kids get older, they go their own way

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Adults don’t get it. They think I’m addicted to technology — but I’m not.

I’m addicted to my friends.

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Responsible

Do they show basic responsibility with time, valuables, and behavior toward others?

Safe

Are there reasons you need to be in touch for your kid to stay safe?

Social

Is there a social benefit to having a phone? A social cost to not having one?

Respectful

Do they generally follow rules? Will they agree to the limits you set?

A phone: To buy or not to buy?�

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Setting Limits

    • Cell phones stored at bedtime

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Smart Limits

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Smart Limits

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Smart Limits

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Social Media Mashup�

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Self-reflect Before You Self-reveal!

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Don’t overlook privacy settings

Simple safety tips…

Don’t reply to anonymous texts or calls

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ChooseHelp kids make �good choices and set the standard.�CheckCheck what�they're doing. Be upfront about it.�ChatLet kids make their own choices, but step in if necessary. Follow up �with a chat.

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Being a Role Model

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When all else fails, tracking software might, too.

Nick Shaw of Norton Security

"Technology is going to help you," he says, "but it's not going to get away from the fact that you should be having more conversations about this with your kids."

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You got this!

(image positive thumbs up, slightly humorous ok)

YOU GOT THIS!

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