PLACES TO START
- Encourage the entire family to participate, lead by example.
- Establish screen-free zones in the house, like the dinner table or bedrooms.
- Set screen-free times like during homework and before bed.
- Have a "one screen at a time" rule and turn off devices not in use to minimize distractions.
- Set up parental controls and monitor what your child is watching
- Establish trust with your child so they show you what they watch.
- Promote alternatives to screens like playing outside, coloring, or other activities.