Be a Digital Role Model for Your Child

Check your own digital habits.

​Consider how well are you doing with:

• ​​Distracted​-free driving (pledge not to use devices while driving)

• Be present in the moment, and not distracted by your phone, when with your family (avoid "phubbing," ​ignoring someone in favor of your phone)

• Practicing good digital citizenship (being kind and safe online)
  

Prioritize IRL (in real life) activities.

​Research shows face-to-face time with your kids is essential for their healthy development. So be sure to plan plenty of activities for yourself and your family that do not include screens.

Be available.

​​​​​​​​Let your kids know they can come to you with any questions or issues they may have about using technology. This helps build trust and lets your child know they can come to you when needed.

More information

• Parents of Young Children: Why Your Screen Time Matters, Too

• Constantly Connected: How Digital Media Use Affects Your Child

• Beyond Screen Time: Help Your Kids Build Healthy Media Use Habits

• AAP Family Media Plan​