Digital Wellness
We are dedicated to partnering with families to promote digital wellness in and out of school. Here, you can find some valuable resources and ideas to foster healthy digital habits at home.
RTSD Efforts
Screenwise: Community Guest Speaker
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Tips for a Healthy Relationship with Tech
Watch and Play Together
Choose quality, age-appropriate media to enjoy with your kids. Visit Common Sense Media to find shows, games, and more.
Establish Family Rules
Decide together what kind of media and tech is OK - and when it's OK to use it. A family media plan can help get everyone on the same page.
- Common Sense Media Resources
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Create Screen-Free Times & Zones
Help kids take breaks from tech by limiting screen time in bedrooms, during study time or at the dinner table. Keep the device in a neurtal spot in the home when not being used.
Create Screen-Only Zones
Have devices in a place where you can monitor them. At other time, keep the device off and unavailable and inaccessible.
Grant Permission for WiFi
Keep the WiFi password a secret and have your child seek permission to access your home internet. You enter the password (do not click "remember password"). When you are ready, you can disconnect the device from the internet.
Reflect On Your Habits
Ask yourself how quickly you really need to respond to texts, emails, or other messages. The faster you respond, the faster people expect you to respond next time. Think about setting limits or guidelines so others know what to expect.
Find Balance
Set a schedule and stick to it. Give yourself a set period of time each day to check social media or personal email.
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