Lorain County Triple P Seminar (OCTF): Helping Your Child Develop Healthy Screentime Habits
The "Helping Children Develop Healthy Screentime Habits" seminar is part of the Triple P - Positive Parenting Program. It provides evidence-based tools to manage device use, reduce daily conflicts, and encourage safe online behavior.
What the Seminar Covers Screen Time Guidelines:
-Current expert recommendations for healthy limits based on a child's age.
-Root Causes: Why screen-related behavior problems and intense attachments to devices develop.
-Conflict Management: Positive parenting strategies to handle pushback or tantrums when turning devices off.
-Positive parenting strategies to handle pushback or tantrums when turning devices off.
-Online Safety: Practical ways to teach children to be responsible, smart, and safe in digital spaces.
Core Strategies for Parents:
- Set Clear Rules: Create specific, enforceable family guidelines regarding when and where screens are allowed.
-Lead by Example: Model healthy tech habits yourself, as children and teenagers heavily mirror adult behavior.
-Encourage Balance: Actively promote alternative offline activities like outdoor play, sports, reading, and face-to-face social interaction.
-Create Family Routines: Establish predictable boundaries, such as no screens during meals or mandatory phone parking times at night.
What you can expect:
-FREE light meal and child care provided
-Learn about resources and practical strategies that focus on balance rather than rigid rules
-Earn parent training hours
-You will be entered into a drawing to win a gift basket
