As much as us grown ups love playing around with apps and games on our tablets and smartphones, imagine how much the little ones must really enjoy it. In fact, you might be surprised to learn that 40% of kids 8 years old and younger have their own tablets! The average child spends less time in school than they do on media platforms as well.
These days, many parents struggle with managing their child’s screen time, which is why I want to share The Adventures of Ash & Ollie, ScreenTime interactive e-book with you. It was launched by yummico and Fingerprint Play network to help families navigate the complex world of screen time balance and limits.
About: The Adventures of Ash & Ollie: ScreenTime
Available exclusively on the Fingerprint Play network, The Adventures of Ash and Ollie: ScreenTime, is the first release in a series of enhanced eBooks, games and shows entitled “The Adventures of Ash and Ollie,” charting the adventures of two mischievous brothers. Ash & Ollie just want to play (on their tablets and game players), and it’s up to their parents to set some rules and help them understand that the world isn’t just one big screen.
ScreenTime explores that ubiquitous phenomenon of the modern parenting world — the use of electronic devices by children. Kids are clamoring for the digital interface, at younger and younger ages and with a seemingly unquenchable thirst. Parents, conflicted themselves over their own increasing addiction to these devices, are often at odds on how to deal with this issue.
I had the opportunity to check The Adventures of Ash & Ollie, ScreenTime out first hand for a little while. Once I opened the app for the first time, I was able to choose to either Play as a Kid or Play as a Family. Since I was just testing it out and I don’t have small children, I chose to Play as a Kid – though the family play is more interactive in that it allows you to see your child’s progress and such.
Next, I was prompted to choose a picture as my avatar. I chose the little girl with the pink bow and pigtails. After that I was able to choose a name for her.
Once you’ve completed all of that and are on the main app, you’re able to do three different things – read, play rocket racer or view the photo album.
I chose first to read, simply because that option was at the top of the list. I was greeted with a cute little story featuring Ash and Ollie all about screen time. They shared how their parents control their screen time with a timer, for 30 minutes each day. I loved the little part below “And end up like zombies from staring too long”. I know we’ve all felt that same way from time to time!
Next, I played the Rocket Racer game. Either Ollie or Ash rides on a rocket and your goal is to keep him afloat to win prizes. I found it entertaining and think little ones would enjoy it even more!
Lastly, you’re able to keep a photo album of things that you like to do. Overall, I think The Adventures of Ash & Ollie, ScreenTime is a cute little app for children ages 3-8.
Connect:
You can connect with Fingerprint Play network on Facebook and/or @Fingerprintplay on Twitter!
Buy It!
You can buy The Adventures of Ash & Ollie, Screen Time for $2.99 through iTunes and Google Play.
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