Unplug and Play!
Play, dance, read, cook–whatever inspires joy between you and your child! The Long Beach Child Abuse and Neglect Network (LBCANN), partnering with more than 30 community-based organizations, encourages all parents in Long Beach to unplug from technology and actively engage with their children.
Technology is an integral part of life for American families and can help busy parents better manage kids’ schedules and stay connected with them. Yet, recent data from a Nielson Company study shows that on average, in America, we spend one-third of our waking hours on our technological devices. This focus on technology can become a barrier to forming close bonds between a parent and child. Highlights Magazine’s 2014 State of the Kid survey revealed that 62% of kids think parents are too distracted to listen, and children reported that cell phones are the biggest distractors.
Thanks to a First 5 LA investment, a workgroup of Best Start Central Long Beach formed LBCANN in 2011. LBCANN aims to prevent child abuse, neglect, and other forms of violence in Long Beach homes, with an emphasis on children ages 0-5 and other vulnerable youth. LBCANN works collaboratively to strengthen system and community responses to prevent child abuse and neglect.
This website serves to connect the community to parenting resources and multiple ways to Unplug and Play!