Digital Smarts - Finding a Healthy Media Balance This Summer

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June 20th, 2016
by aaylward
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With the end of school year upon us, it is incumbent upon parents to help kids to find a healthy media and real world mix to make sure screen time doesn’t become the majority of what kids do. Take a look at 5 Simple Steps to a Healthy Family Media Diet for some tips and tricks for coming up with a balance that works for your family. Also, going on a family vacation? Take a look at 8 Tips for a (Nearly) Tech-Free Vacation to find out how to successfully blend travel and technology.

 

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