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🚨 Milestone alert! 🚨 Today is Matt Ohren's 5 year workiversary! Thank you for being our entertainment, and for always making sure the technology works! 😂

Today is Tanner Olson's birthday! 🎉 We hope it's an awesome day!

Today marks 6️⃣ years of Nate Mickelberg (AKA Ted) at DMF! We're so grateful to have this wordsmith on the team!

Happy Birthday to our friend Kelly Barbot! We hope it's an awesome day! 🎉

Let's hear it for Kim Palm! Today she is celebrating 🎉 23 🥳 years at DMF! Woohoo! Thank you for all you do, Kim ❤️

Happy Birthday to Mike Schumacher today! We hope you have a wonderful day!! 🎉

Happy 3️⃣ year work-iversary to Emily Jones!! Or as we call her, EJ ❤️ It's a blast having her joy on the team! 🤗

Happy Birthday to our dear Cheryl Poirier today! She's often the first face you see when you walk into DMF, and she's always ready to offer a welcoming smile and a helping hand. We hope you have a wonderful day!

Pop the confetti! 🎉 It's been one whole year of Jack Berg on the team, and it's been a whole lot of fun! Happy Work Anniversary, Jack! 🥳

While digital media can be beneficial, too much of it can lead to negative effects. Take a look at these potential outcomes of overusing digital media, and consider how you might want to set some limits for your family 📱
Find more tips like this in our Healthy Tech Toolkit 👉 https://ow.ly/1K9E50RUnwK

🌳 Tip #10: Encourage activity without screens! Get out in nature, play board games, read hard books, cook, and exercise! And remember - it's okay to be bored sometimes 👍

In the uncertain world of social media and technology, we can still set boundaries for our families that reflect guidelines we'd normally set for any other area of life! Consider these five tips to encourage healthy tech use in your home ❤️
Looking for more tips like this? Find more in our Healthy Tech Toolkit 👉 https://ow.ly/YyLr50RUm3t

💤 Tip #9: Prioritize your zzz's! Turn off all devices at least a half hour before bedtime 😴

Who's ready for the long weekend? ☀️ If you're spending time together with the family, it's a great opportunity to open up the conversation about healthy tech habits! Use these conversation starters to get the wheels turning! 🛞
Want more resources like this? Check out our Healthy Tech Toolkit 👉 https://ow.ly/oVlt50RUlbh

🏡 Tip #8: Invite your guests to step into a tech-free zone when they visit you! Encourage them to leave devices at the door, and see how it makes a difference in your discussions 💬

📱 When it comes to phone and social media use, renowned social psychologist Jonathan Haidt has 4️⃣ guidelines for families. Check them out below!
Want to see more tips like this? Take a look at our new Healthy Tech Toolkit 👉 https://ow.ly/EHRj50RTbgQ

⌛️Tip #7: Check your screen time every night. Hold yourself accountable for self-imposed daily screen time limits!

⏸️ Pause your scrolling! We are excited to announce The Healthy Tech Toolkit for Parents is now available to you! In this free toolkit, you’ll find 17 best practices and tips for establishing a culture of healthy technology use within your own home, along with numerous resources, ideas for screen-free activities, and a template for creating a family technology plan.
Check it out! 👉 https://ow.ly/zrpQ50RQ3sk

Healthy Tech Toolkit • Dakota Medical Foundation When it comes to advancing and improving health, news helps momentum and events empower relationships. DMF shares its latest news and upcoming events here.

👊 Tip #6: Make limiting phone use a fun challenge for the family! For example, have the first person who checks their phone during a meal do the dishes.

Today we celebrate Tanner Olson for 1️⃣1️⃣ years at DMF! Thank you for bringing your strong faith and quick wit to the team! ❤️

😊☹️ Tip #5: Ask your kids questions every day about how they're feeling! Emotions can be a rollercoaster to navigate, but by talking to them about it, this can prevent them from processing complex emotions online in unhealthy ways.

🚨Nonprofits! Tomorrow is the FINAL day to register for the 2024 North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organizations Leadership Conference! It's a great opportunity to connect with others and learn valuable skills. Check out the links for more details!
Leadership Conference 👉 https://www.facebook.com/events/936149038212583
Conference Social 👉 https://www.facebook.com/events/423661080279584

⌚️ Tip #4: Establish times of the day for your family to go tech free. This could be at dinner time or any other specific time frame you'd like to set! 🍽️

Happy Birthday Emily!! Thank you for always bringing laughter to our team! 😆

Happy Birthday to our team Energizer Bunny! 🐰🔋 We hope it's a great day!!

🪴 Tip #3: Establish tech-free spaces in your home where devices are not allowed, even while alone!

🌼 Happy Mother's Day to the wonderful women who fill our lives with love and guidance! A few members of our team shared some pearls of wisdom they've received from their own mothers ❤️

Happy Birthday to our dear Dianne! We hope your day is as bright and cheerful as you 🤗❤️