Parenting and family stuff
good stuff from around the internet on raising good kids, building a family, etc.
by sari and · updated 5d ago
Parenting and family stuff
sari added 2y ago
Let me be clear: there is no way to make social media safe for children by just making the content less toxic. It’s the phone-based childhood that is harming them, regardless of what they watch . Kids need to be freed from the grip of smartphones and social media, especially through early puberty. This is why two of the four norms I propose for sol
... See morefrom Marshall McLuhan on Why Content Moderation Is a Red Herring by Jon Haidt
simon added 4mo ago
enough with enough
7 cards · by Alex Dobrenko
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sari added 2y ago
- What I would say to the parents of Gen Alpha is: don’t let your children open accounts on social media platforms when they are still in early puberty. Delay their entry until at least 16. Prioritize their in-person interactions, and encourage them to discover who they are from real-world experiences, not manipulative algorithms.
from Algorithms Hijacked My Generation. I Fear For Gen Alpha. by Freya India
sari added 8mo ago
- Expose your kids to a lot of things early, and then help them go as deep as they’re able to go on the things that excite them the most. It doesn’t matter what those things are; cultivating curiosity and depth is the point.
from How Do I Teach These Kids?! by Packy McCormick
Stuart Evans added 10mo ago
Rituals allow families to slow down and connect. 🥰 The best rituals also give children a sense of belonging and acceptance. This can be accomplished with something as simple as a special greeting or farewell. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You probably have several family rituals and traditions of your own, perhaps without even realizing it. 🤗 But if you don’t have any yet, or if you’d like to create some new ones, swipe through for family rituals and traditions ideas and inspiration! 💗 Check in daily with @biglifejournal for more inspiration and tips about raising resilient, confident, and emotionally healthy children. #biglifejournal #growthmindset #parentlife #positiveparenting #parentingtips #emotionalintelligence #emotionalhealth #parentinghacks #parentingadvice #momlife #journal #childrensbooks #kidsbooks
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kev added 1y ago
The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed
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