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?
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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
Smart Limits
Smart Limits
Smart Limits
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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Choose�Help kids make �good choices and set the standard.��Check�Check what�they're doing. Be upfront about it.��Chat�Let 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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