What can we ALL do to reduce device time? (Parents too!) Strategies to reduce phone pickups via using Do Not Disturb and using gamification (kids v parents) to see who can use their devices for the least amount of time. We also debate the usefulness of Apple Watches (Big Mama is NOT convinced). Jesse “Big Mama” Weinberger is an Internet Safety Speaker, Internet Safety Speaker for schools, Internet Safety Speaker for Students, the host of the Internet Safety Podcast: Big Mama’s House Podcast- A Podcast for Teens, and the author of The Boogeyman Exists: And He’s In Your Child’s Back Pocket
Big Mama’s House – this Internet Safety Podcast and Parenting Podcast is written and hosted by Jesse Weinberger – Internet Safety speaker and writer. This Internet Safety Podcast covers digital parenting issues including: cyberbullying, sexting, sexual predators, gaming & tech addiction, and is a perfect resources for parents, schools, and law enforcement audiences. Episodes vary and include: specific app guidance, digital true crime stories, interviews, book reviews, and much more.
Hey Squids!
Sick of your parents asking you to pause a live game???
Well, then you’re in the right place.
Step One
Listen to Big Mama’s House Podcast – Season 2 Episode 3: No Mom, You Can’t Pause a Live Game. And once you’ve heard it, make your parents listen to it! Better yet, sit next to your mom, and when you hear Big Mama say *exactly* what YOU are always saying – just smile and say “You see???”
Step Two
Grab a copy of the digital flowchart for parents of gamers. It’s a literal step-by-step decision flowchart for parents to decide whether or not they should talk to you while you’re gaming.
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What can we ALL do to reduce device time? (Parents too!) Strategies to reduce phone pickups via using Do Not Disturb and using gamification (kids v parents) to see who can use their devices for the least amount of time. We also debate the usefulness of Apple Watches (Big Mama is NOT convinced).
If you’re sick of getting yelled at about your phone use, but your parents are doing the same things, this episode will give you some strategies in how you can confront your parents (in a good way) about your THEIR device overuse. Also: download the Teen Family Contract to give to your parents.
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