Try making mealtime a “no technology zone,” that means cell phones too!
Agree on a set of media ground rules and stick to them.
Try having “screen-free” bedrooms for the summer.
Turn off Baby Einstein and other baby television shows and turn on reading!
Exercise your child’s imagination - encourage free play without rules!
Pay attention to and follow the rating system for movies, TV, and video games.
Create a media coupon system - kids get coupons and turn them in when they watch a program or play a video game. Unused coupons can be“cashed in” for a screen-free family activity.
On a rainy summer evening, host a family gaming night. Try Wii Sports or Guitar Hero!
Plug your kids into community activities like sports teams, art camps, swimming lessons and more!
Be MediaWise - watch what your kids watch and play what your kids play!
