Finding Balance with Devices Visual Aid

Since I'm a visual person I regularly utilize visual aids when teaching. Here is the visual from an earlier blog post that provides tips for your kids to help find a balance with Technology so it doesn't interfere negatively into their routines and life. 

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How to End Guided Access on an iPhone?

So I recently was locked out of my own phone after giving it to my son to use at a restaurant during a late dinner. I enabled guide access (like I usual do anytime my child has my phone) but when I went back to check my phone I was locked out with my code not working. After scouring the Internet with my husbands phone and trying every tip I could find off of Mac forums I found a solution that finally worked. Since I am sure this will not be the last time I'm locked out of my phone I figured I should write a quick post and share the tips I found. 

To get out of Guided Access you need to: 

-Triple-click the side button to unlock with a PIN; or

-Double-click the side button to unlock with Face ID.

*Now if you forgot your PIN and need to force a restart:

Press and quickly release the Volume Up button. Press and quickly release the Volume Down button. Then, press and hold the Side button until you see the Apple logo.

On older models forcing a restart can be done by holding both side button and home button until the screen restarts.

In both scenarios once the phone restarts you'll be prompted to use your passcode and you'll have access again.

So friends I hope this helps if you've found yourself locked out of your iPhone. 


*Now for reference I have a iPhone 8 with the iOS 12 operating system.  

Creating a Positive Relationship with Technology:

As parents we need to set the standard regarding technology use. If we want our kids to develop a healthy online/offline balance, they need to see us as parents doing the same. 

How to create a positive relationship with Technology: 

• Sets boundaries regarding Technology use
• Set screen-time limits, downtime and screen-free times for yourself. This could include screen-free meals, screen-free zones in the house (like the bedroom or dinning room), and downtime (like before bed). I also like to include app limits (like on social media apps) so that I'm reminded when I've hit a certain time. Since I do need to use social media for blogging and growing my page by setting app limits I'm more purposeful when I am using the app and don't get sucked into the mindless searching or scrolling that sometimes occurs on these apps. This could also mean restricting device-use in bedrooms so that everyone can get a better nights sleep.
• Sets tech-positive environment 
• How do you look at technology? Is it a tool to make your life easier? Creating a tech-positive environment is about how you react and look at technology. If we can demonstrate that there our times for technology use and times (like family time or meal time) where we unplug we can help create a balance. Try not to judge what your child might be interested in. Certain apps, games and YouTube videos may seem odd to you but try and ask why your child is interested in them. Using curiosity instead of judgement will help foster a tech-positive environment and open communication. Creating a Family Media Plan and following it as a family will also help create a tech-positive environment. 
• Models acceptable and respectful online activities 
• When online we as parents should use positive language and show our kids positive social interactions. We can also demonstrate consent by asking our kids permission before posting images or videos of them. If we can model acceptable online behavior our kids will follow suit. 

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