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.
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.
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.
It’s useful to remember how previous generations handled these challenges.
Part 1 of a 3 Part Series on the 3 Screen Time Rules My Kids Thanked Me For
I recently worked with my teen daughter to set up a fair consequence around one of her screen time rules. I've also include several examples of consequences from other parents.
Unfortunately, too often the message we send low-income and less-educated parents is that screen time is going to help.
