Parenting in today's digital age comes with challenges that our own parents didn't encounter. We had some interaction with technology growing up, but it was radically different than what our kids have at their fingertips today. Even schools are starting to heavily rely on digital tools for learning, homework, and testing.
So how are we supposed to parent and help our kids navigate this new reality with all these devices, apps, websites, and social platforms at their fingertips? Is all technology bad? Certainly not. But giving unfettered access and simply hoping for the best with our kids is not a wise plan.
Dr. David Warren gives some great practical tips on screen time, boundaries, and resources that will help you as a parent to guide your kids well, protect them, and raise them to have a healthy relationship with the internet, social media, and all things digital.
Warren writes:
My standards for me and my family may not be the same for you and yours. Still, I will reiterate, doing nothing is not a viable option for parents who want to see their children successfully navigating the digital landscape of today’s world.
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Navigating the Digital Landscape - By David Warren