As cell phones, tablets and TVs all increase in popularity, it is easy to wonder if your children are getting too much screen time. The American Pediatric Association has recommended screen time limits for children of different ages. As a child grows, the correct amount doesn’t stay a black and white rule, but is also effected by the quality of the content a child views. One idea to limit dependency on screens is by trying out a blackout.

Key Takeaways:

• Parents should monitor the content, and limit the screen time of their children.
• The quality of the content is important; the programs a child watches can shape their worldview.
• Having areas where no electronics are allowed, such as dinner and driving, allows for more organic, face-to-face social bonding.

““For children ages 2 to 5 years, limit screen use to 1 hour per day of high-quality programs. Parents should co-view media with children to help them understand what they are seeing and apply it to the world around them.””

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