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Article: New Healthy Media Habits for Young Kids Now that screen-time recommendations are more flexible, it's time for new rules. ~Caroline Knorr https://bit.ly/OlyMBCK

Family Tip 3: Establish clear family rules

Concerned about your kid's digital life? Here are five signs that they have a healthy relationship with screens. bit.ly/OlyMBHR

Did you know that as a Spartan Parent you have access to parent supports and coaching 24/7? This school year we have a partnership with Parent Guidance. Check out their website - https://parentguidance.org

Happy School Board Appreciation Day to our school board members! Thank you for all you do for the District.

Looking for ways to manage your kid's device use? Check out these five easy screen-time tips. bit.ly/OlyMB5T

Families, our next parent session is only 2 weeks away. Join us for this FREE hot topic session on Emotional Regulation.

Family Tip 2: Try parental controls

Screen time; the reality is that there really is no magic number that's "just right." What's more important is the quality of kids' media, how it fits into your family's lifestyle, and how you engage your kids with it. Read more: http://bit.ly/OlyScreenTime

Family Tip 1: Create screen-free times and zones

Upcoming Family Nights!

Upcoming session on Emotional Regulation coming November 28th via Zoom at 6:00. Register today!

Do you multitask in front of your kids? Check out that and other solutions to help your child reduce multitasking during homework time. bit.ly/OlyMBMT

Help keep media/tech use in check by following a few simple practices: 1. Create screen-free times and zones 2. Try parental controls 3. Establish clear family rules 4. Watch and play together 5. Help kids identify healthy behaviors Read more: http://bit.ly/OlyMBTipsE

It's easy to get distracted from homework (and life) when the phone never stops pinging and the next episode plays automatically. Let's set some common sense guidelines by signing this Family Media Agreement within your family: bit.ly/OlyAgree

This year, the Olympia National Honor Society is sponsoring a Toys for Tots Drive at the girls home basketball games on Nov 27th and 28th, against Prairie Central, then Dee-Mack. New toys or cash donations are appreciated! Bring your family and friends to enjoy the games and help support your local Toys for Tots!

Reminder: Today Wednesday, November 1st is an Early Release Day for Olympia students. OHMS students dismiss at 11:30, Elementary students dismiss at noon.

bit.ly/OlyCBA5 Other than straight-up cyberbullying, what are some other reasons our kids might be bummed by others' online behavior? Read more about ghosting, subtweeting, griefing (plus more), and learn some simple tips on how to handle these situations.

#DigCit Family Tip 6: Review worst-case steps. Walk through what to do if your kid is being bullied online. First, step away. Ignoring a bully can be very effective. If the bullying continues, take screenshots or print out evidence. Then block the person. If it gets worse, report the behavior to a trusted adult. Talk about who those people are and make sure your kid has their contact information.

I am needing one volunteer for our dental clinic on Thursday, October 26th from 8am until about 1pm. If you are interested, please email me at katie.bauman@olympia.org.