Digital technology has become a prevalent part of everyday life, and an increasing number of people spend more time in front of digital screens each year. Whether it’s through the TV, tablet, or smartphone, your kids will inevitably be exposed to content from digital devices. As a parent, you’ll need to help them strike a balance between play and learning when using them. If you’re thinking about purchasing a pre-owned Apple® device for your young ones, the following tips will help to keep them in check.

5 Tips for Introducing Digital Devices to Your Kids

1. Keep Tabs on Their Activities

Monitoring your kids’ activities on their electronic devices is important since it’s likely that they’ll stumble upon inappropriate content online. Supervise them whenever they play on apps or search the internet, and know what they often do on their pre-owned Apple device. If they have friends online, check who they are to verify their age and identity.

2. Engage With Your Kids

Even if your kids are using media screens like iPad^® tablets and iPhone^® devices, they still need to interact with you. Ask them questions while watching or play a game with them to build their confidence in two-way communication and skills in social interaction. Aside from monitoring, engaging with your kids is a good way to understand their activities and make them more aware of what’s on the screen.    

3. Find Smart Options for Them

There’s plenty of kid-friendly content online, but it doesn’t mean that your kids should choose freely what they want. Instead, do your research and pick digital media that are age-appropriate. Keep in mind that while tech-driven learning has its benefits, it’s also important for your kid to have offline skills like writing and drawing on paper.

4. Set Limits

You should impose limits and rules on using technology. Enforce screen-free areas in your home and designate places where they can use new and pre-owned Apple devices. For instance, tablets and laptops could be off-limits in bedrooms. You should also set a limit as to how much screen time they get, two hours a day may be enough since excessive exposure can be habit-forming.

5. Lead by Example

Kids tend to mimic what they see, so if you want to limit their screen time, be a role model and put down your device as well. When you’re unplugged, you’ll have more time to play and interact with them instead of scrolling and staring at your screen.  

When you need pre-owned Apple devices for your kids, look no further than Experimac King of Prussia. Located in Montgomery County, PA, they sell a wide selection of refurbished Apple products and used Mac^®  computers that save you money without sacrificing performance. They also offer top-notch Apple repairs in-store. To schedule an appointment, give them a call at (610) 510-2094, or visit their website to see their selection of products.