The CDC says the average 6-8 year old spends about 6 hours a day in front of a screen. And the worst offenders? 11-14 year olds.
Over 2 hours a day seems like too much to me. But I’m kind of the screen police at our house. Check out these infographics:
6-8 Year Olds
11-14 Year Olds
15-18 Year Olds
(for more information visit MakingHealthEasier.org/GetMoving)
What are the rules at your house for screen time?
They are the 3 screen time rules that made the biggest difference.
One of the biggest issues facing parents today is how to limit screen time to healthy, constructive levels.
They are the 3 screen time rules that made the biggest difference.
It’s useful to remember how previous generations handled these challenges.
Ever feel like monitoring your kids screen time is a full time job? You feel like a police officer instead of a guidance counselor? It's can feel overwhelming, time consuming and frustrating. We've found a tool to make it easier.
You shouldn’t give your kids their own phone lightly, or for the sake of convenience.
Unfortunately, too often the message we send low-income and less-educated parents is that screen time is going to help.
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