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Encouraging Healthy Screen Habits During Summer Vacation

Written by PTC | Published June 5, 2024

During these summer months, let’s look for ways to create a healthy balance between outdoor activities, social interactions, and screen time for our children. Here are some practical tips to help you manage your child or teen's screen time effectively.

Does Your Family Have a Screen Time Safety Contract?

Written by PTC | Published April 15, 2024

Use this “Screen Time Safety and Cyber Kindness Contract” to establish boundaries and expectations around your child's use of digital technology.

Why You Should Be Watching TV With Your Family

Written by PTC | Published April 11, 2024

In addition to helping your child feel loved, connected, and a little less lonely, watching TV with your kids is a great way to create shared experiences, make memories and engage them in conversation where you can share your values and get them talking about what’s on their heart or on their mind. As an added benefit, you’ll know exactly what they are being exposed to, and it will keep them off their devices for a while.

8 Steps to Protect Your Children from Inappropriate Entertainment

Written by PTC | Published April 4, 2024

There’s so much pressure to get kids on screens, tablets, phones and computers at younger and younger ages, but you are still the parent, and you get to decide if and when you allow your child to have a smart phone. If communication is a concern because of busy schedules and after school activities, make sure you know the adults in charge and that they know how to reach you in case of an emergency or change of plans.

Tools and Tips

Encouraging Healthy Screen Habits During Summer Vacation

Does Your Family Have a Screen Time Safety Contract?

Why You Should Be Watching TV With Your Family

8 Steps to Protect Your Children from Inappropriate Entertainment

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