00:00Summertime in many households means summer vacation, which can easily lead to more screen time.
00:05What can parents do to control it in this digital age?
00:08Buckle up, we got some useful tips to help your family find the perfect balance.
00:13The blog A Mother Far From Home says it's important to create a summer routine
00:17with screen time rules before things get dicey.
00:20Teach them the valuable lesson of work first, play later.
00:23Have a chore list to help kids cleaning and tidying skills before they get lost on the screen.
00:28Common Sense Media recommends weekly family meetings where you go over the weekly plan
00:33that includes activities such as camps, trips, events, as well as media and tech time.
00:39Here's another hack. Every night before bed, change your home Wi-Fi password.
00:43Yes, it's tedious, but it's a foolproof way of making sure they enjoy other activities before pressing play.
00:50Don't ban screen devices entirely. At the end of the day, they offer entertainment,
00:55learning opportunities, and a chance to stay in touch with friends.
00:58Just set reasonable limits that allow for family time and other important activities,
01:03and incorporate media and tech in ways that bring the family together.
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