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What To Do When… Your teen seems to prefer spending time online than with their family or “real world” friends

What To Do When… Your teen seems to prefer spending time online than with their family or “real world” friends

What To Do When... April 4, 2022
If it seems like your teen would rather spend time on their phone than with their family or even their IRL friends, you’re not alone. It’s normal for adolescents to
Social MediaTeensTweens
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What To Do When… It’s time to move your young child away from a screen

What To Do When… It’s time to move your young child away from a screen

What To Do When... April 4, 2022
For parents of young children who struggle to take away tablets or phones or to turn off beloved TV shows without inciting tantrums, we offer strategies and conversation starters to
Infants & ToddlersPreschoolers (3-5)
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What To Do When… You want to teach your child how to play games with rules

What To Do When… You want to teach your child how to play games with rules

What To Do When... April 4, 2022
Interactive games support your child’s development of reading, communication, and math skills. They also offer a great opportunity to build your child’s social emotional competencies. We offer strategies for conversations
Preschoolers (3-5)
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What To Do When… You discover a caregiver is using more media with your child than you’re comfortable with

What To Do When… You discover a caregiver is using more media with your child than you’re comfortable with

What To Do When... April 4, 2022
It’s not uncommon for daycares, babysitters, and other caregivers to use media and screens to entertain children during the day. We offer strategies for parents who want to address their
Infants & ToddlersPreschoolers (3-5)
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What To Do When… You’re not sure how to talk to your young child about media

What To Do When… You’re not sure how to talk to your young child about media

What To Do When... April 4, 2022
It may feel awkward, but talking to babies and toddlers about media can help to build their communication and social emotional skills while developing their healthy engagement with technology and
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What To Do When… You’re concerned your child is being cyberbullied

What To Do When… You’re concerned your child is being cyberbullied

What To Do When... April 4, 2022
Studies indicate that 20-40% of children experience cyberbullying, with the prevalence higher for girls and LGBTQIA children. In this post, we provide suggestions for conversation starters to address your concerns
CyberbullyingSchool-ageTeensTweens
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What To Do When… You see inappropriate content on your teen’s social media page

What To Do When… You see inappropriate content on your teen’s social media page

What To Do When... April 4, 2022
We offer strategies and conversation starters for parents who find inappropriate content — such as drug or alcohol use, hateful language, or sexually explicit photos — on their child’s social
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What to Do When… Your child’s friends have greater access online than they do

What to Do When… Your child’s friends have greater access online than they do

What To Do When... April 4, 2022
It’s not easy for a child when their friends get things they don’t. In this post, we offer some conversation starters for helping your child deal with their envy and
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