Unplug.
Set aside a specific time every day to turn off all of the electronic devices in the home. We worry about our children and their media usage. And they fight us on it, for a variety of reasons (see Beth’s April, 2014 blog). You will be more successful in setting boundaries around their electronic usage if you model the behavior that you want to see from them. Teaching kids how to unplug is a protective factor against future gaming and electronic addictions. It is also a great time to bond with your child by doing a puzzle together, reading a book, etc…
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