Remote life can leave both kids and adults with screen fatigue and craving human connection.
As an adolescent medicine specialist at Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, I have some tips to help you practice digital wellness as a household
As a family, watch a documentary like “Social Dilemma,” “Screenagers” or “LIKE.” Use it to discuss the benefits and pitfalls of screen time and social media. Or bring up relevant news items, such as the proposed TikTok ban, over dinner.
Remote life can leave both kids and adults with screen fatigue and craving human connection.
As an adolescent medicine specialist at Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, I have some tips to help you practice digital wellness as a household →
A scene from “The Social Dilemma.”Netflix
As a family, watch a documentary like “Social Dilemma,” “Screenagers” or “LIKE.” Use it to discuss the benefits and pitfalls of screen time and social media. Or bring up relevant news items, such as the proposed TikTok ban, over dinner.
Avoid device multi-tasking, especially while trying to learn or work from home. Jumping between screens and apps makes work take longer. Pro tip: Turn off notifications for all but the essential apps.