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Ahhhh. Can you feel it? Summer is so close. Everything feels a little more buoyant, a little brighter. We\u2019re in the home stretch of social distancing, a sense of normalcy is returning, and there\u2019s a collective energy that\u2019s ready to throw the screen door open, run outside, and pounce on summer.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no doubt you\u2019ve established great digital ground rules that worked well during quarantine. However, as we begin the mental trek toward some degree of our former life, summer may be the perfect window to think about a digital reset.<\/p>\n

A reset is simply taking a moment to pause, assess, and adjust where it makes sense. Consider what digital expectations and ground rules you established during the pandemic, what worked for your family, and what needs to be phased out before the new school year approaches.<\/p>\n

Where we\u2019ve been<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We know that during quarantine (and even after), kids\u2019\u202fscreen time doubled<\/a>\u202ffor several reasons, including learning from home, needing to connect with friends online\u00a0more, and boredom. During the pandemic, we also knew that helping kids\u202fmanage the ongoing stress<\/a>\u202fof homebound life was crucial for helping them maintain digital, emotional, and physical health.\u202fAll of\u00a0these factors impacted our digital routines and expectations.<\/p>\n

Where we\u2019re going\u202f \u202f \u202f \u202f \u202f \u202f \u202f \u202f \u202f<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Summer routines will look different for every family. Some students\u00a0are attending\u00a0school\u00a0on site\u00a0throughout the summer as many districts strive to bridge 2020 learning losses. Other students will enjoy a traditional summer break before starting back to school in a few months.<\/p>\n

Whichever way your\u00a0family\u2019s\u00a0summer routine rolls out, here are a few small shifts you can begin making today that will\u00a0slowly help you re-establish smart digital habits.<\/p>\n

5 ways to reset your digital habits<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1. Pause, assess, adjust.<\/strong>\u202f Stop to evaluate the role technology has grown to occupy in your home over the past year. Assess your family\u2019s screen time and device habits that shifted or grew. Where do you need to help your kids slowly pull back? How many hours a day do the kids play video games? How much TikTok or YouTube scrolling is going on? Are the TV binges out of control? Is there still a phone curfew in place, or have kids\u202fstarted taking their phones to bed<\/a>?<\/p>\n

2. Give parental controls a go. <\/strong>\u202fIf you gave your kids a little more device freedom during the pandemic and put the idea of \u202fparental controls<\/a>\u202fon hold, summer is a great time to give this option a go. Test monitoring features, content filters, and make adjustments that fit your family\u2019s needs. If your goal for your kids is less device time and more outside time this summer, parental controls include screen limits to help you reset any poor habits that have set in.<\/p>\n

3. Safety and Privacy revamp.<\/strong>\u00a0During summer especially, take time to understand the friends your kids connect with online \u2013 new friend groups can form over the summer. Review privacy and location settings on apps. Teens often leave their location on for one another so they can find things to do. This practice isn\u2019t always a good idea since\u202flocation-based apps<\/a>\u202fcan open your family up to risks.<\/p>\n

4. Screen-free zones.<\/strong>\u202f Another wise habit that may have gone by the wayside is creating screen-free zones such as the dinner table, the bedroom, <\/u>restaurants, and family trips. Setting a tech curfew is also a great way to help kids get into consistent sleep patterns. These few steps can add hours of family time to your day and give kids a much-needed device break. If you are going on vacation, creating screen-free zones on your trip will ensure you are fully engaged and don\u2019t miss out on the experience.<\/p>\n

5. Get a plan.<\/strong>\u202f The summer has a way of flying by, especially if kids end up playing video games, watching YouTube videos, or chatting on social media all day. Get in front of that temptation with a plan. Collaborate on a wish list of things every family member would like to do over the summer. Maybe it’s canoeing, a trip somewhere fun, a family project, volunteering, or a new hobby that taps into their creativity.<\/p>\n

As you ease back into new habits, remember to share your reasoning for the reset. Handing down digital edicts rarely sticks, but when kids understand the mental and physical\u00a0benefits of balancing their technology, they will be more likely to get on board with the change.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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