This summer there are many opportunities for kids to be plugged in, but also many are getting the unique experience of unplugging because they are going to away to camps or in day camps that don't allow devices. There was a study done out of UCLA that shows that children who spend even 5 days without their devices, in tech-free camps, have restoration of the capacity for empathy.
I picked up my daughter after 2 weeks at sleep away camp and she seemed recharged and more present. That said, first thing she did when she got home was check into social media to see what she missed. One of her biggest anxieties about going away to camp this summer was, to quote her, "FOMO"— fear of missing out. We talked about this on the way to camp and that seemed to help. During that conversation she divulged that she was worried about loosing her "streaks" ** on Snapchat. She told me that some of her friends even give someone their Snapchat password to maintain the streak while they're unplugged.
** This is how Snapchat explains a "streak":
"You're on a Snapstreak - meaning you and your friend have Snapped each other (not Chat) within 24 hours for more than one consecutive day. ... To keep up a Snapstreak, both people must send a Snap (not Chat) back and forth to each other within 24 hours. "
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This summer there are many opportunities for kids to be plugged in, but also many are getting the unique experience of unplugging because they are going to away to camps or in day camps that don't allow devices. There was a study done out of UCLA that shows that children who spend even 5 days without their devices, in tech-free camps, have restoration of the capacity for empathy.
I picked up my daughter after 2 weeks at sleep away camp and she seemed recharged and more present. That said, first thing she did when she got home was check into social media to see what she missed. One of her biggest anxieties about going away to camp this summer was, to quote her, "FOMO"— fear of missing out. We talked about this on the way to camp and that seemed to help. During that conversation she divulged that she was worried about loosing her "streaks" ** on Snapchat. She told me that some of her friends even give someone their Snapchat password to maintain the streak while they're unplugged.
** This is how Snapchat explains a "streak":
"You're on a Snapstreak - meaning you and your friend have Snapped each other (not Chat) within 24 hours for more than one consecutive day. ... To keep up a Snapstreak, both people must send a Snap (not Chat) back and forth to each other within 24 hours. "
Here are some questions to talk about this week for Tech Talk Tuesday:
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This summer there are many opportunities for kids to be plugged in, but also many are getting the unique experience of unplugging because they are going to away to camps or in day camps that don't allow devices. There was a study done out of UCLA that shows that children who spend even 5 days without their devices, in tech-free camps, have restoration of the capacity for empathy.
I picked up my daughter after 2 weeks at sleep away camp and she seemed recharged and more present. That said, first thing she did when she got home was check into social media to see what she missed. One of her biggest anxieties about going away to camp this summer was, to quote her, "FOMO"— fear of missing out. We talked about this on the way to camp and that seemed to help. During that conversation she divulged that she was worried about loosing her "streaks" ** on Snapchat. She told me that some of her friends even give someone their Snapchat password to maintain the streak while they're unplugged.
** This is how Snapchat explains a "streak":
"You're on a Snapstreak - meaning you and your friend have Snapped each other (not Chat) within 24 hours for more than one consecutive day. ... To keep up a Snapstreak, both people must send a Snap (not Chat) back and forth to each other within 24 hours. "
Here are some questions to talk about this week for Tech Talk Tuesday:
As well as our weekly blog, we publish videos like this one every week on the Screenagers YouTube channel
Many adults keep their phones by the bed — it feels harmless, even necessary. But what if that habit is quietly affecting our sleep and the example we set for our kids? In this week’s blog, Dr. Ruston shares two key things every parent should know about sleeping next to a phone, and how small nighttime tech changes can make a big difference for the whole family.
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Last week we introduced you to our Screen-Free Sleep campaign! Since then, we’ve been flooded with emails and calls, and most are asking the same question: How can we get this spreading in our school? Today’s blog has the answers.
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