Beyond the Bell: Family and Caregiver Resource

A Family Guide to Healthy Screen Time Habits For K-8 Kids

In today’s digital world, screens are everywhere—from tablets and smart phones to laptops and gaming consoles. But not all screen time is created equal. This Beyond the Bell: Family and Caregiver Resource offers strategies your school families can use to encourage responsible use of electronic devices for their child.

The Beyond the Bell: Family and Caregiver Resource is ready-made to share with your school community. Here's how:

• Include the full resource in your newsletter, on your website, or on your blog.
• Share the downloadable graphic on your school's social media accounts.
• Forward it to your teachers, and encourage them to email the resource to families and caregivers.
• Print the resource to hand out to families or have teachers send home with students.

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