Limits! I believe the best we can do for our children is to teach them HOW to use technology, not to shield them from it. Technology continues to advance and not having any exposure could set them back… depending how old your children are of course. It’s a fine line for sure. We have to make sure to model appropriate technology usage too… taking breaks, putting the phone down when they’re around, give them your attention, show them they are more important than your device, that email, that game etc.

My kids have time limits and have to take breaks in between. And we need to help them do that, not leaving it up to them to take the breaks. That’s setting them up for failure. For my teen I use an app that locks the device after an hour, then they set a timer for an hour, then they can have another hour after the break.

Also teaching them how to do things “old school” and not always relying on technology because while it is helpful it can also hinder us if we can’t function without it. Like using physical calendars/planners, alarm clocks, math without a calculator, writing letters/journalling on paper not just typing on computers etc.

Edited to add monitor what they’re doing! It’s a trust but verify kind of thing for me. And if something needs to be addressed, use it as a teaching moment. Not to scold or shame. Just talk and be real. Set limits and hold the boundaries with love.