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(VIDEO) How to Manage Kids’ Electronic Devices Easily and Effectively

Manage kids' electronic devices

Managing your kids’ electronic devices does not have to be invasive

Parents know it’s important to manage and monitor their child’s screen time and devices, but it can feel overwhelming and time-consuming. In this video, Dr. Nicole shares some simple tips on how to easily and effectively manage kids’ electronic devices in your home so your kids can be safe and healthy online.

Helpful steps to manage kids’ electronic devices

One: Sit down with all of your kids’ devices and set up parental controls

Two: Set controls for content and time limits

Three: Take a look at some of the 3rd party apps out there that make managing your kids’ device safety easy

Four: Come up with a few device-free zones in the house. Set up a charging station for devices to be stored when not in use

Five: Consider establishing a rule for no devices at dinner and in the bedroom at night

Six: Start having conversations with kids about what is healthy, safe and appropriate when it comes to devices

Another concern that comes up is that some parents worry if this is too invasive and if they should allow their kids more privacy. To that I say, think about the child’s age when it comes to privacy. Because of the nature of the internet, I do think it’s important to use parental controls for children. It is perfectly reasonable to allow a little more privacy for your teenagers if they’d displayed responsible use of their devices.

If you found this information helpful on how to manage kids’ electronic devices, this blog post gives some helpful and specific tips Screen Time – How Much is Too Much.

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