Families For Life | Digital Balance, Mission Impossible?
Digital Balance, Mission Impossible?
Tantrums, getting the cold shoulder, silent treatments, tearful withdrawal into rooms.
When finding that digital balance feels like an uphill battle, know that what matters is guiding your child to understand their emotions and learning self-control over time.
Here are some tips and conversation prompts to manage different scenarios with your child.
For Younger Children (4 to 6 years)
https://familiesforlife.sg/pages/Digital-Balance-Real-Connection
When Your Child Throws a Temper Tantrum
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Tip: Remember, you're not trying to eliminate technology completely.
It's about gradually helping your child understand how different amounts of screen time can affect how they feel, sleep, and get along with others.
The goal is raising kids who can make good choices about technology on their own.
When Your Child Goes Silent & Sulky
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When Your Child Wants the First Social Media Account
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Source: https://parentingforwellness.hpb.gov.sg/
For Children (7 to 12 years) and Teens (13 to 16 years)
When Your Child Sees Something he/she is Not Comfortable With on the Internet
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Source: https://parentingforwellness.hpb.gov.sg/
Additional Tips for Grandparents
Infographic (Health Promotion Board): Manage your Grandchild's Screen Use (English) Manage your Grandchild's Screen Use (Chinese) |
When Your Child Is Spending too Much Time on Games
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Source: https://parentingforwellness.hpb.gov.sg/
