Balancing life and technology in the new normal

Balance life and technology in the new normal by discovering your child’s interests

outside the cyber world.

The pandemic forced everyone to rely heavily on technology to keep up with work, school, and leisure time. While technology has been extremely useful when it comes to expanding some knowledge and skills, it has also led many people, especially kids, to stay glued to their gadgets for longer periods, which may have a negative impact on different aspects of their lives in the long run. 

The good news is that it’s possible to continue learning, while striking a balance between digital and real life. AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance providers, shares tips on how parents can help their kids balance both:

Limit child’s screen time and notifications.  According to the World Health Organization, a healthy amount of screen time should be no more than one hour a day of high-quality programs for kids aged two to five, while a media plan with consistent rules must be set for older kids and teens such as turning off or limiting their notifications, especially from apps they don’t use often, so they won’t be tempted to reach for their phone all the time.

Learn different means to hone or discover your child’s interests. Discover your child’s interests outside the cyber world. You can even learn it together like arts and crafts, gardening, dancing, cooking and baking, or writing stories or poetry. Doing these activities together isn’t just an opportunity to have informed conversations with your kids but can also possibly open doors for kids to hone their interests. 

Engage in conversations with your child. Try to engage your children by talking to them more. Bring out old family pictures or other mementos and tell them stories about them or use everyday activities as an opportunity for rich conversations like during meals or play time.

Always practice mindfulness. Encourage kids to practice mindfulness, focus, and remaining present in the moment by fulfilling one task at a time for better work output.

As a company that values education and important milestones with family, AXA Philippines helps parents plan ahead to secure their child’s education and future, no matter what may happen. With MyLifeChoice Education, a protection and investment plan that can be personalized for your child’s education – here or abroad.

“AXA is here to help parents give their kids a bright future through quality education. That goal is now achievable with MyLifeChoice,” said Rahul Hora, AXA Philippines president and chief executive officer.

AXA MyLifeChoice Education comes with Bright Rider Plus, an education protection benefit, which provides guaranteed annual payouts in case of your untimely demise. The policy allows you to practice goal-based and long-term investment planning and even boosts this investment with a Start-Up Bonus equivalent to 70% of the first year premium that is invested on Day 1 of your policy and grows alongside your account value.

A MyLifeChoice plan is the better choice since it comes with built-in features such as the accident coverage benefits which will provide cash benefits in case of accidents and waiver of premium benefit where AXA will pay for future premiums in case of disablement, both for no additional premium.

Technology has become a vital part of our lives, but even as it takes up most of our children’s time, it’s still possible for them to balance learning through the internet and real life with these tips from AXA Philippines. To know more about MyLifeChoice, visit http://bit.ly/MyLifeChoiceEducation or talk to a financial advisor at (02) 8581 5292.