The Coronavirus's Legacy for Families' Entertainment and Technology Habits

Our relationship with screens and entertainment had been a pretty big issue before the coronavirus appeared, and now researchers say kids screen time is up by another 50%. The Plugged In team discusses how some of their entertainment habits have changed, as well as what changes or resets you might think about making as we move into the fall and a new school year. You’ll be encouraged to examine your family’s media habits in light of the pandemic and consider a reset. Subscribe to Clubhouse and Clubhouse, Jr. https://store.focusonthefamily.com/topics-issues/parenting/kids-magazines Clubhouse Magazine Website https://www.focusonthefamily.com/clubhouse-magazine/ Clubhouse Jr. Magazine Website https://www.focusonthefamily.com/clubhouse-jr-magazine/ Plugged In Blog Post: How to Help Your Kids Thrive During the 2020 School Year https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/how-to-help-your-kids-thrive-during-the-2020-school-year/ Plugged In Review: Charlie’s Angels (2019) https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/charlies-angels-2019/ Plugged In Review: The Way Back https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/way-back-2020/ Plugged In Review: The Hunt https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/hunt-2020/ Plugged In Review: The Call of the Wild (2020) https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/call-of-the-wild-2020/ The Plugged In Show Episode 37: Fun Non-Screen Ideas for Your Kids and Family https://www.focusonthefamily.com/shows/the-plugged-in-show/?sapurl=LytiazI3L2xiL21pLys0YnE0Zno0P2JyYW5kaW5nPXRydWUmZW1iZWQ9dHJ1ZQ Focus on the Family Broadcast: Navigating Screen Time During the Coronavirus Outbreak https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/navigating-screen-time-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak/ Focus on the Family: A Parent’s Guide to Screen Time During Coronavirus https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/a-parents-guide-to-screen-time-during-coronavirus/ Plugged In Blog: Entertainment That Might Cure Your Boredom and Benefit Others https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/entertainment-that-might-cure-your-boredom-and-benefit-others/ Focus on the Family: Setting Media Standards https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/setting-media-standards/ Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choices https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/making-wise-entertainment-choices/ Plugged In: Tech Guide https://pluggedin.focusonthefamily.com/tech-guide/ Focus on the Family: How to Develop Media Intelligence in Your Home https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/how-to-develop-media-intelligence-in-your-home/ Focus@Home https://www.focusonthefamily.com/streaming/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey