CBCC Digital Cafe for Parents

I believe that one of the biggest challenges for care-givers and parents alike is reinforcing screen rules. The struggle IS real and sometimes, when we are weary, we simply see it as too hard and quite overwhelming. Let's assume that you and your family have established some reasonable screen time rules/agreements. Let's also assume that these agreements include you and that you are modeling the expected behaviours. Still having troubles?? Take heart, you are not alone. It could simply require a family meeting and a re-visit to those agreements, but it may require a different approach. There are some great sites offering helpful hints and practical tips. Here is a Tech Tuesday post from the popular Screenagers site. Enjoy the read, then have some screen free time 😼 Failing at screen rules - article

Digital Citizenship is far less about STOP and BLOCK than it is about teaching our children how to successfully and safely navigate the digital world. We want our children to know that they can contribute and make the online world a better, positive place.  At CBCC, where heart and brain matters, we don't just tell children what they shouldn't do. In fact, we invest more time into explicitly teaching our students how to be good citizens and constantly remind them of the rewards that come from being positive contributors in their communities. The same approach applies when it comes to explicitly teaching good DC practices to our children. Children need to know that in the amplified on-line world we need to take even greater care to treat others with kindness and respect and to focus on what is positive, honest and good. Our online behaviour should be a reflection of our beliefs, values and standards. Raising positive digital citizens is not easy, but together, the village can...

You are concerned about the amount of time your child plays video games, you have learnt of the dangers. You may have even been trying to make your child cut back screen time, but it just ends in arguments, tantrums and one very weary parent. Take heart - help is out there. This article gives you 7 simple strategies to try. Enjoy the read and let us know if you have some success with any or all of these strategies. Let's start an  online conversation about this topic. As parents we need to help and support one another. Click on the link 7 ways to wean your child off video games - article