“Look both ways before you cross the street!” It’s one of the lessons you learn at a very young age. Your parents instill that in you because they want you to be safe. If you didn’t look both ways, your parents would remind you until it becomes a habit. Safety is a constant value parents teach their kids at every stage in their life. As kids get older, those easy, everyday teachable moments become more difficult to find. We live in a fast paced society and parents can’t be there 24/7. On the flip side, being a ‘helicopter’ parent helps their kids grow. You need to find that point in your parenting style where you balance teaching them, while also giving them the autonomy to learn on their own.
So where do smartphones, tablets and the internet come into play within the delicate balance of guidance and independence? Thankfully parents don’t have to navigate it alone when they use OurPact.
OurPact Helps Kids ‘Look Both Ways’ On The Information Highway
Parents struggle with so many topics when it comes to technology and their kids.
What is the right age for a child to have a smartphone?
What are some of the dangers that may have damaging results to their growth as a person?
How do we encourage healthy habits while avoiding fear-based parenting?
The list goes on and on. You want your kids to embrace technology, while also having a healthy relationship with their devices. This is where parents need to lead by example. If we are on our devices constantly, they will follow our lead. Are we addicted to our phones? We can deny it, but let’s be honest, there are times where even we struggle to put our phone down.
Personally, I try to unplug, especially on weekends, and spend quality, focused time with my family. So that’s an area where I’ve tried to cut back on my own screen time. Even as adults, setting boundaries can be a challenge. That is where OurPact can help.
OurPact offers unmatched control over your child’s smartphone and tablet usage. With features like Schedule-Based App Rules, Screen Time Allowance, Daily Screen Time Schedules, Family Locator, View, and customizable Apple and Android settings, you can customize how and when your child uses their device based on a structure that fits your family, helping your kids create healthier screen habits.
Kids and the Internet
We can’t be with our kids all the time, and honestly, we shouldn’t be. We want to trust that they will make healthy choices when it comes to the internet and apps. A good parallel is like choosing what to eat. We want our kids to eat fruits and veggies, but when we are not there with them, they might ditch the apple and pick up some candy as part of their lunch. Remember parents, we were their age at one time. We did it too!
The internet is no different. We can tell our kids about the dangers of an app, social media or certain sites, but there will be times when they experience things on their own. It’s all part of growing up.
OurPact keeps parents informed in the moments that matter. You’ll receive alerts when new apps are installed on your child’s device, and View will flag screenshots that contain keywords you’ve marked as concerning. These insights give you natural opportunities to start conversations, offer guidance, and reinforce healthy digital habits, without turning mistakes into punishments.
Reminding Them to ‘Look Both Ways’ on the Internet
The goal isn’t to shelter kids from technology, it’s to help them learn how to navigate it safely and confidently. With OurPact, you can spark open, honest conversations about online safety, social media pressures, privacy, healthy device use, digital wellbeing. These meaningful discussions not only guide your children, they also allow you to learn from them and better understand their digital world.
Kids need space to grow, explore, and make their own choices, but they also need guidance along the way. With OurPact, your family can strike that balance, giving your children autonomy while ensuring they’re supported when it matters most.
To learn more make sure you check out OurPact’s website at ourpact.com and see how it can work for your family, no credit card required to try it out.
Please note: I am working with OurPact on a sponsored campaign. I am receiving payment for my work, but my thoughts are my own.