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Let’s Talk about Kids and Tech
Dr. David and Erin Walsh from the The Spark and Stitch Institute have partnered with Washburn Center for Children to help parents gain a better understanding about how their kids and teens interact with technology.
It’s easy to worry about overuse — particularly in the midst of a pandemic that has kids at home full-time — but technology is a powerful tool that is not going anywhere, and there are great ways to encourage use that is productive, social and healthy.
Check out these answers to some common questions and concerns:
- Do Screen Time Rules Matter in a Pandemic?
- What Teens Need Us To Know About Social Media and Mental Health
- Make a media plan with your family
- Persuasive Design and Growing Brains – Why It Can Be So Hard to Unplug
- Teens and Sleep in the Digital Age
- When Are Video Games Good for Kids?
- Recognize the Warning Signs of Video Game Over-Use
Let’s Read!
Let’s Read is a great way to start those tougher conversations with your kid around communication, relationships and more.
Click here to join Washburn Center’s therapists as they read their favorite books.
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