Monthly Archives: March 2020

Coronavirus could trigger a screen time pandemic or a surge in awareness of digital wellbeing. The choice is in our hands. We are living in unique times. As the world literally shuts down, more pressure is being put on families to adapt to living in close quarters, juggling parenting, work, learning and play all while cut off… Read more

Maintaining your family's digital wellbeing during the Covid-19 pandemic March 2020 was the month we all became superheroes. As we entered a new decade just a few months ago, none of us could have possibly imagined we’d all be confined to our homes come Spring, yet here we are. But you should be proud. We should all… Read more

How to make sure you’re not missing out In this digital day and age, you’ve most definitely got a lot of apps installed on your devices. In fact, we bet you even have some you no longer use! With so much going on, regular reminders to update all these apps can become yet another distraction and sometimes… Read more

Ideas to help your family stay calm and screen-free In many countries around the world, schools are closed, travel is restricted and the immediate future is unpredictable. There’s no denying that life as we know it is going to be quite different for a while. We encourage you to implement any changes you consider essential to you… Read more

How to talk to your child about the coronavirus pandemic and avoid excessive screen time during lockdowns The coronavirus and related school closings and lockdowns have put parents and kids in a pressure cooker. Before the COVID-19 outbreak, parents were already concerned about excessive exposure to screen time and rightfully so. A recent MRI study led by… Read more

Simple Steps for Smart Families Parenting has never been an easy job, but it’s safe to say that the new digital era has made it even more complicated. In the past 20 years, advances in technology have brought plenty of benefits to families. Being able to keep in touch from anywhere in the world, for example, and… Read more

Today’s parents are more aware than ever of the dangers to their children’s mental and physical health; the pillars of the growing concept of digital wellbeing. Despite their growing awareness of cyberbullies, sexual predators, data thieves and addictive or harmful content, our research at Qustodio shows the effect of technology on a typical family’s digital wellbeing is… Read more