A gadget itself is just a piece of plastic, of different prices, different functionality, but still it’s just plastic. It is simply a tool for communication in different forms and on different resources, which does not cause addiction. Gadgets are opportunities for quick access to information, communication and, of course, interesting games. Problems begin where the imbalance occurs and we notice ourselves and/or our child in the gadget. more often and more often. What to do if you want to somehow distract a child or help cope with addiction. One of the effective techniques is digital hygiene for everyone, not just the child. Form general principles of digital hygiene for the whole family. If you restrict your child from using a gadget while you are on your phone at the same time, you won’t see any results. Do not use gadgets while eating, in a cafe, or before bed (ideally, put your phone away a couple of hours before bedtime) Charge your gadget in a place where it is impossible to reach out of bed. Determine the daily time of live communication in the family - without phones, tablets and computers. Sincerely ask the child what captivates him so much about the phone, what he listens to, watches. This is a great way to support and establish contact with your child. If all family members have smartphones, create a general chat where you can share and discuss anything. It is important for a child to feel that he is an adult and that his opinion is important; this will allow you to be on the same page. For example, discuss what to cook for dinner and take into account the child’s opinion, share something pleasant (music, picture, emoticon) Subscribe with your child to channels that provide useful information, for example, YouTube videos on learning English, or lessons on safety in in a fun way. The desire to learn is inherent in children by nature. The task of a parent is to show that you are ready to listen to your child and open up the big world together. There will be much less reason for quarrels and conflicts if you follow these simple rules. And there are much more reasons for productive and pleasant communication.