Choose from the sample newsletter inserts below to share with parents/families of elementary school students:
Is Social Media Affecting Your Child?
In a busy world, it can be tough to balance everything! Research shows that kids feel their parents pay too much attention to their smartphones, and not enough to them. You can help your child feel important by setting time aside to be present with them. Spend time together face to face and use eye contact when chatting. You can also agree on times for everyone in the family to put electronics away, like mealtimes, bedtime and family events.
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Screen Time and Social Media
Are you concerned about the amount of time your child is spending on screens? As a parent/caregiver, the key is to get involved, pay attention and model positive screen time habits. This resource from Caring for Kid’s has some tips and strategies to help families learn to manage their screen time: Screen time and digital media: Advice for parents of school-aged children and teens.
Media Awareness
Do you have questions about different media platforms that children use nowadays? Common Sense Media: Parenting, Media, and Everything in Between has information available for parents to navigate various platforms such as ChatGPT, Tiktok, Youtube, Snapchat, Discord and Games (Minecraft, Fortnite, etc).
Screen Time and Sleep
Too much screen time can impact the quality and the quantity of sleep children get. Staying up too late can impact physical and mental health. Common Sense Media offers tips for managing TV, tablets, phones, and tech so your children can get a good night's sleep. Check out: How to Help Kids Balance Phones and Screens with Sleep.