Screen Time check-in
In the spirit of maximizing summer fun, consider limiting screen time to one or two hours a day. Here are a few tips to help:1) Get rid of the TV
...from the bedroom at least. This applies to computers as well. An electronics free bedroom makes for a more calming, sleep-conducive environment.
2) Ease the Emphasis:
Try to avoid screen time as a reward or taking it away as a consequence. We tend to eat in front of the TV too, giving it so much emphasis in our lives. Be mindful about promoting other activities.
3) Voucher System:
Screen time vouchers and a timer work well in our home. Just make them on slips of paper. It helps kids have a better sense of tracking time. It is a great way to start a conversation about why it's important to limit screen time and increase activity time.
Aysha Hagene, LCPC
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