How to keep your kids off gadgets during summer break

How to keep your kids off gadgets during summer break

Parents in the UAE have been engaging in practical ideas to keep their children busy during the summer months while working to strengthen their bond with their little ones. While setting realistic expectations are important for everyone, bonding with one's offspring is also a process and journey that continues to be learnt over time, they say. When it comes to nurturing their children, parents know best what works for their kids as they strive to detox them from digital devices, focusing on real-life social interactions. Filipino expat Ben Lebig, who has a 12-year-old daughter, says: "My daughter Izabella is a voracious reader. She is also in the process of writing her second book. She has already published her first one. But even for writing her book she needs to be on the internet at least for some time. We cannot cut her off from that completely." "Otherwise, in the evenings as a family, we go out to the beach for a walk, go swimming together and to the park late at night. Her outdoor time is well scheduled. She has karate three times a week and recently won the Toastmasters competition. We try to keep her productively busy while spending