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For all the excitement that comes with a new school year \u2013\u00a0reunions with friends, a brand new timetable \u2013\u00a0it can be tricky to get back into the school routine after the summer vacation. Starting the year on the right foot however is a great way to set your kids up for academic success (and to reduce your own stress too). Qustodio is here to help: read on for our tips on <\/span>how to make the transition to the classroom as seamless as possible<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n There are benefits to playing the occasional video game, including bonding with friends and improving spatial awareness skills. However, playing for too long can make it difficult for kids to focus in the classroom \u2013\u00a0the sustained attention needed there is very different to the task-switching the average video game needs. Multiple studies have shown that playing for more than an hour a day can lead to issues maintaining attention at school.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Qustodio\u2019s <\/span>games and apps feature<\/span><\/a> is here to help. You can see a list of apps that your child has used and either set daily time limits for each one or block them completely to make sure your kids can get focused for school. You can also choose to receive an email when your child uses an app for the first time, so it\u2019s easier to set rules for new games and apps straight away.<\/span><\/p>\n Want to know more about setting up rules for games & apps? Follow these <\/span>simple instructions<\/span><\/a> in time for the new <\/span>semester<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Spending a lot of time in front of screens at an early age can cause problems and delays in developing language and literacy skills. When it comes to older children, there are links between high screen time and lower academic performance<\/strong>. This can be put down both to high screen time causing attention issues, and also to the likelihood that they\u2019re missing out on learning opportunities<\/a> away from their screens.<\/span><\/p>\n With Qustodio, you can set your kids up for success by limiting their screen time<\/strong> and ensuring that when they do have screen time, it\u2019s safe and educational. Set an allowance for each day of the week with the daily time limits feature and choose what happens when they reach their limit (either prevent internet access or lock the device). Don\u2019t worry, you can always add extra time if they need it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Then, choose the kind of content that your kids can access<\/strong> when they are online with the web filtering feature. Allow them to visit websites that Qustodio has categorized as educational, and block any that contain harmful content or that could distract your kids from their schoolwork.<\/span><\/p>\n Learn more about <\/span>daily time limits<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>web filtering<\/span><\/a> in our guides.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/static.qustodio.com\/public-site\/uploads\/2022\/08\/30152852\/Blog_TipsToGetBackIntoApositiveSchoolRoutine_repost_InsideImage.jpg” alt=”Technology tips to help with the back to school routine” title_text=”Positive school routine” align=”center” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Now that term\u2019s starting up again, it\u2019s extra-important that your kids get a good night\u2019s sleep<\/a>. Lack of quality sleep, whether it be from scrolling on TikTok late into the night or from melatonin-disrupting blue light, can lead to poor moods<\/strong> and memory problems.<\/strong> A good night\u2019s sleep will leave your kids energized and ready to take on the school day fully.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s easy to improve both the quality and the quantity of your kids\u2019 sleep with Qustodio\u2019s routines feature. This enables you to schedule custom rules and screen-free times for specific moments of the day. It comes with a readymade bedtime ruleset which, when activated, blocks devices from 9pm until 7am every school night. All you have to do is add it to your list of routines, check that the times and days work for you, and then save!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Want some more info on setting up routines? Have a look at our <\/span>guide<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Going back to school means your kids are likely to be out of the house more than they have been for a while. They might be making their own way to school and, once there, you can\u2019t be sure what they\u2019re up to on their phones \u2013 so it\u2019s understandable if you\u2019re worried about keeping them safe both on and offline<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Use the family locator to check where they are and that they\u2019ve arrived safely. We recommend saving school and home to your places so that you\u2019ll get notifications when they leave and arrive at each one \u2013\u00a0no more reminding them to let you know themselves. You can also download Qustodio on all your kids\u2019 devices and make sure they\u2019re accessing positive content when they\u2019re out of the house. Set content rules and block apps on their smartphones as well as their laptops and other devices for true peace of mind.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Head to our how-to guides to learn more about the family locator<\/a> or visit our <\/span>downloads page<\/span><\/a> to install Qustodio on all your devices.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n All in all, the back to school period is a busy one and we\u2019re here to ease your concerns. From protecting your kids\u2019 online activity when they\u2019re out of the house, to creating more learning opportunities, Qustodio can help you and your kids to have a great academic year.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" For all the excitement that comes with a new school year \u2013\u00a0reunions with friends, a brand new timetable \u2013\u00a0it can be tricky to get back into the school routine after the summer vacation. Starting the year on the right foot however is a great way to set your kids up for academic success (and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":36083,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[47,46],"tags":[512,301,299],"class_list":["post-13962","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-parenting-tips","category-product-tips","tag-education-development","tag-how-tos","tag-mental-health-wellbeing"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nSwitch focus from video games to school<\/h2>\n
Take advantage of all learning opportunities<\/h2>\n
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Get a good night\u2019s sleep<\/h2>\n
Ensure your kids are safe when they\u2019re out of the house<\/h2>\n