Technology can expose your kid to a plethora of learning opportunities. However, it can also make your kids get addicted. In such a fast-paced life, it becomes altogether difficult on keeping an eye on what they are doing on their computers, tablets or phones but setting limits is possible. Medhaam preschool play brings to your ten terrifically-cool tips that can help you in reducing the screen time for your kids.

Practice what you preach - a reduced screen time for yourself!

Well, kids are a mirror of their parents. If you as parents can be seen on your phones or tablets 24*7, then your kids are very less likely to keep their gadgets away. So, it’s important to be a role model for them. Practice what you preach and reduce your screen time first.

Be electronics-literate.

Staying up-to-date abont technology has become important than ever. This is because kids are born techsavvy. If you need to prevent them from going astray in the internet world, then it’s important to be aware of the paths first. At Medhaam preschool play, all our teaching and management staff have basic knowledge of technology and gadgets so that they can keep your kids in a safe environment.

Make a “technology-free zone” in your house.

As the name suggests, it’s a zone where electronics are simply prohibited. Your dining table could be a great technology-free zone. Just reserve it for meals and ligt-hearted conversations rather than the Instagram hearts your kid received on his last post.

Time for an “unplug”.

Apart from creating a technology-free zone, you can also devote time for an “unplug”. Here, each of your family member will keep all their devices aside and will spend some quality time together. This could be more or less like a family digital detox.

Understand parental controls.

Parental controls are digital settings that can help you in monitoring the popping-up of explicit content as a search result while your kid is browsing. Most routers, web browsers, and TVs have parental controls that you can set up to filter or block unwanted content. If your kids have smartphones, there are also built-in settings or apps you can download that allow you to create content filters. Many also allow you to block specific websites, web searches, or even keywords.

Be upfront and explain them. 

Simply portraying yourself as a mean person by denying gadget-access to your kid isn’t much likely to serve the purpose. So, it is recommended to be upfront and explain to them why there is a need to reduce their screentime. As per the age of your child, you can tell them how a variety of games, shows, movies, series as well as websites can be detrimental. 

Opt for antivirus.

Many a times, out of excitement, kids might click on malicious links exposing their screens to hackers and cyber bullies. So, it’s important to handle such attacks with the help of certain antivirus softwares.

Engage them in other activities.

Just remaining glued to their screens won’t be of much help. Instead, your kids can learn swimming, dancing, singing, painting or can get engaged in a particular sport. Apart from these, playing outside, reading a book, or even digging out an old boardgame can also be done. This is the norm at Medhaam daycare with preschool program.

Screen time should become a reward.

A privilege is cherished more than a right. You can make screen time a reward. Once your kid finishes that long maths assignment, or has completed his english homework, you can allow him or her a stipulated time to use his/her gadget. 

Keep their bedroom screen-free.

What to do if your child uses gadgets out of your sight? Well, mostly, children use their tablets and phones in their locked bedrooms away from their parents. So, you can simply keep their bedrooms screen-free. This also includes handheld devices that your kids might be tempted to use late at night, which could interfere with their sleep cycle.

We hope that these tips help you out. 

Now, enroll your kids in a safe and one of the best daycare in Delhi by reaching out to us at https://www.medhaam.com.