As a mom of three boys, I struggle daily with being a “screen police”. Digital Distractions are ever present during homework time. My seventh grader typically has 10+ tabs open on his Chromebook. My fifth grader calls me “old fashioned” when I suggest writing a rough draft in pencil and paper rather than on Google […]
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Balancing Screen Time for Your Children
As a parent and an educator, I am constantly struggling with finding a balance when it comes to my children and screen time. Often I justify the 20-30 minutes a day my six year old gets by telling myself he is using educational games. And, there are good games to practice skills available in the […]