Love Over Algorithms: 7 Practical Summer Screen-Time Tips for Families
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Summer can be a beautiful reset for children: longer days, slower mornings, outdoor play, family visits, travel, camps, and unstructured time.
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Powerful Conversations: Helping Teens Build Healthier Device Habits This Summer
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Device use is a common concern for parents now that school has been out for a couple of weeks.
Unplugged Canada: A Commitment to Protecting Childhood in the Digital
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Unplugged Canada is a grassroots movement aimed at educating parents about the risks of early smartphone use and inspiring a collective commitment to restoring childhood. To do this, they aim to reduce children's exposure to smartphones and prioritize their mental health by helping parents make more informed decisions about when to introduce technology into their…
Teaching Kids to Navigate the Digital World: Why Families Need
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With recent studies showing that teens spend an average of 7.5 hours a day on devices—and that more than 70% of sextortion victims in Canada are aged 12 to 17—it’s never been more critical for parents to understand the risks their kids face online. While smartphones help children stay connected and entertained, they can also…
7 helpful tips to Manage Screen Use
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Parents need to take an active role when it comes to helping their child manage his/her online life. Here are 7 practical tips to help your child on their screen journey:
Screen time during isolation – Quality over quantity
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At PK Beans we spend most of our days focused on bringing play into children’s lives, as we believe play is the backbone to a healthy start in life. So, it isn’t surprising, especially during this time of social isolation, to be asked how parents can balance screen time and encourage active play. The mother…
