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Here are several practices researchers have found which help children grow up to do better in life.
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Advice from Common Sense Media editors. Essential tips for managing TV, tablets, phones, and more so your kids (and you) can get to sleep -- and stay asleep.
As James Baldwin said, "Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them." If parental digital illiteracy can cause one type of problems to children, parental overindulgence in tech...
Advice from Common Sense Media editors. Kids heading into middle or high school? Get clued in to the latest tech tools and trends that might stir up trouble.
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Do you wonder why your child doesn't listen or follow directions? It might not be about disrespect, but rather a legit difficulty following directions. Learn more.
In my household this school year, both of my kids are entering pivotal times in their young lives. My son is in grade 12 and will be expected to make some big decisions about what he will be doing with his life post-graduation. My daughter, however, is in grade 9 and is at the very beginning of her high school journey. She is making the transition from a small fish bowl into a larger aquarium.
How much time on devices is too much time? Should kids put up their smartphones and talk to each other and parents sometimes? Are we using technology too much as parents? Today, for Thought Leader Thursday, Weston KieschnickWeston Kieschnick @wes_kieschnick and I have a conversation about digital parenting. There aren’t easy answers but one thing is […]
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Monday, March 27th St. Patrick's High School 2525 Alta Vista Ave 6:30 - 9:00 PM Sign up for workshops will occur upon arrival at St. Patrick's HS on March 27th
Workshop Descriptions:
Assistive Technology: Join us for a hands-on exploration of “Read & Write” and Google Suite. You will have an opportunity to experience first hand what it is like to use these tools to access the curriculum just as our students do.
Positive Advocacy: Learn tips to help you positively advocate for your child with special needs during education setting meetings. There will be an opportunity for parents to make suggestions as to how OCSB school staff can help support their concerns.
Mental Health Supports at the OCSB: Who can you approach for help when your child is experiencing mental health issues? Come and learn about the mental health resources available at the board and in the community to support students with mental health challenges.
On My Way - Transitions: Effective transitions planning allows for students to be successful as they move through their day, activities or settings. Come and learn how we support successful transitions at all different points for students - prior to the start of school, throughout a student's daily schedule, from grade to grade, and when moving from one school to another.
See how modern technologies can help you be the best parent. These great apps can help you with your parenting responsibilities and ease your life greatly.
Common Sense Media helps you deal with tough Facebook, Instagram, and Social questions like: "How do I keep up with the latest social apps and sites teens are using?"
Parents have dramatically different opinions about what constitutes snooping on children and whether it's an acceptable practice in a digital age.
With the new iOS8, setting screen time limit for kids and limiting the access to allowed app is an easy set up via the Guided Access feature.
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