Do you find your kids chained to their devices all the time? In the video below, Dr. Delaney Rushton shares her findings about how teenagers are drawn to digital devices and her reflections on how parents need to help their children establish self-control.

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Here are some strategies on how to make this a more balanced digital life. Below we’ve highlighted some engaging educational apps and strategies to help you set boundaries on using devices and offer some alternatives for when it’s time to shut off the device.

Additional Resources

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Parents, Kids & The Digital Shift: Strategies for a Balanced Media Diet

Common Sense Media: Screen Time

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