We know kids shouldn’t spend a lot of time staring at their electronic devices, but now it seems they are adversely impacted by how much time we parents spend on our phones.
If your child has ever asked you to put the phone down in favor of reading a story to them or joining the tea party, you’re not alone. Many parents, even when consciously trying to spend less time on their devices, still have trouble unplugging and aren’t sure how to completely let go of the technology.
As told on the Today show, “54 percent of kids think their parents check their devices too often. And 32 percent say they feel ‘unimportant’ when their parents get distracted by their phones.”
If you need a little help putting down the phone when you’re little ones are nearby, here are a few tips from the experts:
- Figure out which triggers are most distracting for you.
- Schedule specific tech-free family time.
- Check email before the kids get up, while they’re at school or after they go to bed.
- Walk in the door unplugged after work.
