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Jun 10, 2022
It’s nearly summer, which means long days in the sun, trips to the pool,
and…lots and lots of screens. Without school to keep your kids occupied,
sometimes it feels like the only option is to plop them in front of the iPad so
you can get some work done. And while that isn’t what’s healthiest for kids —
excessive use has been linked to obesity and depressive symptoms, in addition to
lower scores on cognitive assessments for some age groups — it’s also not the
moral failing society makes it out to be. Screen time is a necessary tool for
parents. So make it educational, make it active, and make it limited. But don’t
stress too much. The kids will be alright.
TECH
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What Parents Are Getting Wrong About Screen Time
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The argument against screen time has become a moral panic which doesn't help
anyone.
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Practical Tips for Limiting Your Child's Screen Time
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Don’t make a big change all at once. Cut back on screen time gradually.
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Explain why you’re cutting back on screen time. This makes kids more likely to
comply.
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Set screen time goals with your kids. Engage them in the process.
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Get off your own phone. Model healthy screen time habits for your kids.
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Create screen-free zones in your house, such as their bedroom.
FURTHER READING Two-Thirds of Kids Under 5 Are Way Over on Their Screen Time
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Study Links Screen Time to Brain Changes and Slower Development
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Good Parenting Could Mitigate The Bad Effects Of Child Screen Time
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STAT OF THE DAY
2 The maximum number of hours of screen time older kids and teens should get
per day, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Those aged 2 to 5
should get less than an hour per day, and kids under 2 should get none.
HEALTH
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How Screen Time Creates Kid ‘Dopamine Addicts’ With Bad Habits
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Research shows that children's brains on screen time look a lot like
children's brains on cocaine, and scientists are just starting to discover what
that means.
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PARENTING
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Screen Time Isn’t Great For Kids, But It Can Be Good for Parents
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I told myself that I wouldn't park my kids in front of a screen. I generally
don't, but sometimes the kid is crying and you need some animated support.
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Use Screen Time to Get Kids Moving
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Turn commercial breaks into a fitness challenge. For example, see who can do the
most burpees before the ads end.
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Put on videos and TV shows that encourage kids to get active, like The Wiggles.
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Encourage apps such as Pokemon Go that require users to walk around their
neighborhood.
FURTHER READING I Let My Kid Try This Educational App & It’s Screen Time I
Actually Feel Good About
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How to Create Healthy (And Reasonable) Family Screen Time Habits
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Help! My Wife Is Too Relaxed With Summer Screen Time
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TV
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Video Games Are Better for Kids Than TV. Period.
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All screen time is not created equal, and sometimes it's downright beneficial.
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