Summer is here, which means more sun and more fun for everyone. It also means more streaming, gaming, and downloading. This seasonal reality reminds us that to enjoy the best of summer, it’s important to stay aware of the digital risks that could sink the fun faster than you can say, “it’s hammock time!”
Summer Safety at Home
Emerging from the pandemic, we’re familiar with the increase in online time that came with remote learning. However, shift into summer means the remote learning hours will quickly turn into hours spent gaming, TikTok scrolling, and social networking. If you add summer travel plans to those activities, your family also becomes vulnerable to Wi-Fi breaches, viruses, sketchy apps, and device theft.
Suppose your family’s screen time rules became laxer this year. In that case, summer is the perfect time to start re-establishing healthy digital habits for gamer security, app security, and Wi-Fi security, be it at home or while traveling. Here are just a few tips to get you rolling.
At home safety tips
Set digital priorities as a family. With the topsy-turvy year everyone’s endured, collaboration and flexibility will be important to setting digital priorities. As a family, consider: What online activities give your kids the most meaningful interaction? What fulfills their social needs? What engages their mind or creativity? How much time will you give online activities vs. outdoor or face-to-face activities?
Note: All screen time is not created equal, which is why sitting down together to discuss priorities will help create a summer media plan everyone can ge ..
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