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Week Four - Co-Use

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Your active presence with your child as they use technology will impact them positively.
Being present in their online activities gives you the opportunity to show them how you would like them to behave.

Week Four Activity

Finding Age-Appropriate Content

One of the more difficult tasks as a parent these days is finding media and technology that is age-appropriate and positive for your child. Check out this resource through Common Sense Media on recommended games/apps/movies for children. This might be a good first step to finding ways to interact WITH your child around media and technology!

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/the-best-kids-entertainment-of-2022

Modeling Healthy Behaviors for Your Child

One reason why active co-use of technology is important is because it offers you the opportunity to show your child how to interact in healthy ways with media and technology. Your child will watch how you respond to advertisements, how you limit your time using technology, and how you respond to content you see online. Check out this article about being a role model to your child:

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/be-a-role-model-4-ways-to-balance-screen-time-around-children