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53 | Balancing the Tightrope Between Technology and our Teens
53 | Balancing the Tightrope Between Technology and our Teens
How do you strike a balance between your child's digital world and the need for healthy development, especially when your child has special needs?
For me, it took an act of defiance and a really awful night to know that it was time to intervene. Excessive screen time was taking its toll, leading to bouts of irritability and a noticeable drop in her energy levels. As a mom to a wonderful 20-year-old with Down syndrome, this was easier said than done. It took an act of defiance for me to realize that I had to step and take a bit more control of the situation. But I realize how hard it is for parents, especially those with special needs, to intervene and constantly monitor their kids' technology time.
I talk about what we did to get through a 3 week technology detox for our daughter, why we did it in the first place, and how it changed her technology habits for the better.
If you are interested in the visual cue we used to help her determine her technology approved daily hours, dm me on Instagram or leave me an email at [email protected] and I will send you what we did.
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Hey! Are you a parent of a loved one with a disability? Have you ever wanted to be on a podcast? Then I want to hear from you! Literally! Send me an audio message that I can include in an upcoming special episode.
Just click here to be directed to a website where you can record your response to the following question:
If you could go back in time to when your child was first diagnosed with a disability, what would you tell yourself?
I would LOVE to hear from you!!
And finally, if you have been wondering how long you need to keep certain documents, whether its a utility bill, and IEP, medical records, or an insurance policy, I have a quick and accessible one-page document for you to download that shares exactly how long you should be holding on to these items and when you can let them go (e.g. shred and/or recycle.)
Click here to get on my email list and I will send this handy doc straight to your inbox.
And I promise I won't start bombarding your inbox with emails -- that is not my style! I just want to be able to stay in touch and keep you informed occasionally of resources to help you reclaim whatever it is YOU need!
Happy Organizing!
Are we friends? Connect with me:
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Facebook (Your Space Reclaimed)
Website Your Space Reclaimed Professional Organizing
Screen Time, Technology, Parenting, Digital Age, Special Needs, Down Syndrome, Behavioral Issues, Technology Detox, Alternative Activities, Weight Gain, Sleep Disturbances, Attention Issues, Social Problems, Structured Plan, Positive Changes, Parental Strategies, Managing Children's Technology Use, Personal Insights, Recharging, Grace, Responsibilities, Reclaiming
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53 | Balancing the Tightrope Between Technology and our Teens
How do you strike a balance between your child's digital world and the need for healthy development, especially when your child has special needs?
For me, it took an act of defiance and a really awful night to know that it was time to intervene. Excessive screen time was taking its toll, leading to bouts of irritability and a noticeable drop in her energy levels. As a mom to a wonderful 20-year-old with Down syndrome, this was easier said than done. It took an act of defiance for me to realize that I had to step and take a bit more control of the situation. But I realize how hard it is for parents, especially those with special needs, to intervene and constantly monitor their kids' technology time.
I talk about what we did to get through a 3 week technology detox for our daughter, why we did it in the first place, and how it changed her technology habits for the better.
If you are interested in the visual cue we used to help her determine her technology approved daily hours, dm me on Instagram or leave me an email at [email protected] and I will send you what we did.
_________
Hey! Are you a parent of a loved one with a disability? Have you ever wanted to be on a podcast? Then I want to hear from you! Literally! Send me an audio message that I can include in an upcoming special episode.
Just click here to be directed to a website where you can record your response to the following question:
If you could go back in time to when your child was first diagnosed with a disability, what would you tell yourself?
I would LOVE to hear from you!!
And finally, if you have been wondering how long you need to keep certain documents, whether its a utility bill, and IEP, medical records, or an insurance policy, I have a quick and accessible one-page document for you to download that shares exactly how long you should be holding on to these items and when you can let them go (e.g. shred and/or recycle.)
Click here to get on my email list and I will send this handy doc straight to your inbox.
And I promise I won't start bombarding your inbox with emails -- that is not my style! I just want to be able to stay in touch and keep you informed occasionally of resources to help you reclaim whatever it is YOU need!
Happy Organizing!
Are we friends? Connect with me:
Instagram (@yourspacereclaimed)
Facebook (Your Space Reclaimed)
Website Your Space Reclaimed Professional Organizing
Screen Time, Technology, Parenting, Digital Age, Special Needs, Down Syndrome, Behavioral Issues, Technology Detox, Alternative Activities, Weight Gain, Sleep Disturbances, Attention Issues, Social Problems, Structured Plan, Positive Changes, Parental Strategies, Managing Children's Technology Use, Personal Insights, Recharging, Grace, Responsibilities, Reclaiming