Technology is everywhere, and our kids are embracing it to learn, play and socialize. But with endless ways to access the digital world, monitoring our kids’ usage to ensure a healthy balance can be tough.

As a resource for families, SSM Health and News 3 Now, through their joint Time for Kids initiative, have teamed up to share the Time For Kids: Digital Playbook campaign. The community campaign is designed to help families navigate the ever-changing role of technology and the digital world by building their own custom technology game plan.

To start, families are encouraged to talk about the role devices and the digital world play in our daily lives and set clear expectations. The Time for Kids: Digital Device Guide is available to help families determine what makes sense for them, and then sign the Time for Kids: Digital Device Agreement. Download the Digital Device Guide and Agreement.

In addition, over the course of the next year, the Time for Kids team will share stories, tips and more to help families navigate, set rules and stay safe in the ever-evolving digital world while also developing a health relationship with technology. Build your family's winning technology game plan by becoming involved in the Time for Kids campaign. Families can learn more about the campaign by watching for stories on News 3 Now, online at ssmhealth.com/timeforkids, or by emailing your contact information to  WICommTeam@ssmhealth.com.