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]]>While physical distance used to be a barrier to spending time with friends, technology allows you to connect from a distance. Through messaging and phone calls, your kids get the opportunity to speak and therefore develop their social skills.
Although not all games are beneficial, some video games and apps are filled with puzzles that will help your kids hone their critical thinking skills. While vetting the games is important to ensure they’re suitable for your kids, the right games may help your kids enhance their problem-solving and expand their perspectives.
Many educational games, ebooks, and educational websites are filled with informative content that will increase your kid’s knowledge and prepare them for school. What’s more, learning becomes more enjoyable when having fun, so online learning could in fact advance your child’s education at a faster pace than conventional schooling.
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]]>In order to properly assess this situation, let’s divide the various screens into proper categories. Smartphones are an entity in their own right and a behemoth that needs to be tackled on their own. Probably the most addicting out of all devices, and essentially an added limb onto our bodies, it can seem almost impossible to separate it from your child. However, there are ways to see how much time you’ve spent on your phone, and you should be utilizing that with your kid. Tell them that from the time they get home from school until they go to sleep, they can only spend one hour on their smartphone—and only after they’ve finished their homework.
In terms of all other devices, there shouldn’t be that much more wiggle room than allotted for smartphones. Perhaps they can be allowed to watch a couple of Netflix episodes and a few YouTube clips. If they’re more into video games, a half-hour tops should be more than enough. These devices, like smartphones, can also be very addicting and must be reined in.
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]]>We won’t get too deep into the statistics, but studies have shown that too much screen time can have a negative impact on our mental health—which is terrifying to think about as a parent. So how much screen time should be too much screen time for your children?
In an ideal world, our children wouldn’t be on their phones at all—but it’s simply the world we live in today. Withholding it from them completely would only cause them to rebel later down the line, which is never good. Not to mention the fact that there are benefits to these devices, as we touched upon earlier.
It’s important to have a healthy balance of phone time and time away from it as well. If your child is still relatively young, such as under the age of 10, we’d recommend enforcing an hour-max limit to smartphone time. Exceptions can be made if what they’re doing is actually productive, such as playing mind-building games, learning online, or reading educational articles.
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]]>Set clear and age-appropriate guidelines for screen time. Establish specific rules, such as limiting screen time to a certain number of hours per day or designating screen-free zones and times. Communicate these rules to your kids and explain why it’s important to have a balanced approach to technology.
Be mindful of your own screen time habits and aim to be a positive role model. Limit your own screen time when your kids are present, and engage in activities that don’t involve screens. By showing them that there are alternative ways to have fun and relax, they’ll be more inclined to follow suit.
Promote outdoor play and physical activities as a fun alternative to screen time. Plan family outings to parks, go for bike rides, or engage in sports together. Encourage your kids to explore nature, participate in team sports, or develop hobbies that get them moving and active.
Encourage your kids to engage in imaginative and creative play that doesn’t rely on screens. Provide them with open-ended toys, arts and crafts materials, or puzzles and board games. Encourage them to create their own stories, build forts, or invent games.
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]]>Open up a conversation with your children about healthy screen habits. Help them understand the importance of balance and set clear boundaries together. By involving them in the process, you empower them to take responsibility for their screen time.
Next, establish screen-free zones and times. Designate specific areas in your home where screens are not allowed, such as the dining table or bedrooms. Create screen-free periods, such as during meals or before bedtime, to encourage family interactions and promote healthy sleep habits.
Engage in co-viewing and co-playing activities. Instead of passively consuming content, watch movies or play games together. This not only allows you to monitor the content your children are exposed to but also fosters quality bonding time and conversations.
Lastly, be a role model. Children learn by observing their parents, so demonstrate healthy screen habits yourself. Show them that you can disconnect and engage in offline activities, and they’ll be more likely to follow suit.
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]]>While physical distance used to be a barrier to spending time with friends, technology allows you to connect from a distance. Through messaging and phone calls, your kids get the opportunity to speak and therefore develop their social skills.
Although not all games are beneficial, some video games and apps are filled with puzzles that will help your kids hone their critical thinking skills. While vetting the games is important to ensure they’re suitable for your kids, the right games may help your kids enhance their problem-solving and expand their perspectives.
Many educational games, ebooks, and educational websites are filled with informative content that will increase your kid’s knowledge and prepare them for school. What’s more, learning becomes more enjoyable when having fun, so online learning could in fact advance your child’s education at a faster pace than conventional schooling.
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]]>The post How Much Screen Time Should You Allow Your Children? appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>In order to properly assess this situation, let’s divide the various screens into proper categories. Smartphones are an entity in their own right and a behemoth that needs to be tackled on their own. Probably the most addicting out of all devices, and essentially an added limb onto our bodies, it can seem almost impossible to separate it from your child. However, there are ways to see how much time you’ve spent on your phone, and you should be utilizing that with your kid. Tell them that from the time they get home from school until they go to sleep, they can only spend one hour on their smartphone—and only after they’ve finished their homework.
In terms of all other devices, there shouldn’t be that much more wiggle room than allotted for smartphones. Perhaps they can be allowed to watch a couple of Netflix episodes and a few YouTube clips. If they’re more into video games, a half-hour tops should be more than enough. These devices, like smartphones, can also be very addicting and must be reined in.
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]]>The post How Much Screen Time is Too Much Screen Time? appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>We won’t get too deep into the statistics, but studies have shown that too much screen time can have a negative impact on our mental health—which is terrifying to think about as a parent. So how much screen time should be too much screen time for your children?
In an ideal world, our children wouldn’t be on their phones at all—but it’s simply the world we live in today. Withholding it from them completely would only cause them to rebel later down the line, which is never good. Not to mention the fact that there are benefits to these devices, as we touched upon earlier.
It’s important to have a healthy balance of phone time and time away from it as well. If your child is still relatively young, such as under the age of 10, we’d recommend enforcing an hour-max limit to smartphone time. Exceptions can be made if what they’re doing is actually productive, such as playing mind-building games, learning online, or reading educational articles.
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]]>The post How to Limit Your Kids’ Screen Time appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>Set clear and age-appropriate guidelines for screen time. Establish specific rules, such as limiting screen time to a certain number of hours per day or designating screen-free zones and times. Communicate these rules to your kids and explain why it’s important to have a balanced approach to technology.
Be mindful of your own screen time habits and aim to be a positive role model. Limit your own screen time when your kids are present, and engage in activities that don’t involve screens. By showing them that there are alternative ways to have fun and relax, they’ll be more inclined to follow suit.
Promote outdoor play and physical activities as a fun alternative to screen time. Plan family outings to parks, go for bike rides, or engage in sports together. Encourage your kids to explore nature, participate in team sports, or develop hobbies that get them moving and active.
Encourage your kids to engage in imaginative and creative play that doesn’t rely on screens. Provide them with open-ended toys, arts and crafts materials, or puzzles and board games. Encourage them to create their own stories, build forts, or invent games.
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]]>The post How to Manage Your Kids’ Screen Time appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>Open up a conversation with your children about healthy screen habits. Help them understand the importance of balance and set clear boundaries together. By involving them in the process, you empower them to take responsibility for their screen time.
Next, establish screen-free zones and times. Designate specific areas in your home where screens are not allowed, such as the dining table or bedrooms. Create screen-free periods, such as during meals or before bedtime, to encourage family interactions and promote healthy sleep habits.
Engage in co-viewing and co-playing activities. Instead of passively consuming content, watch movies or play games together. This not only allows you to monitor the content your children are exposed to but also fosters quality bonding time and conversations.
Lastly, be a role model. Children learn by observing their parents, so demonstrate healthy screen habits yourself. Show them that you can disconnect and engage in offline activities, and they’ll be more likely to follow suit.
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