Managing Children’s Screen TIme
Did you know that most American children spend about 5 to 7 hours a day on screens? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), here are the recommended screen times per age:
Under 18 Months Avoid use of screen media other than video- chatting. 18 to 24 Months If you choose to introduce media, opt for high- quality educational programming and watch it with your child. Limit to an hour or less per day. 2 to 5 Years Limit screen time to 1 hour per day. Parents should be encouraged to view programs with children and help explain to them anything they are watching. Join the Weekly Calm Challenge! Each week this light, no-pressure challenge invites you to explore a few of Calm’s key features—whether it’s a sleep story, a five- minute meditation, or setting a daily mindfulness reminder—and everyone who signs up for the Calm app and completes at least one weekly activity will be entered to win a $50 gift card . As a reminder, Calm is available at no extra cost to all PulteGroup employees. Interested in learning more? check out this flyer for more information! Note: Incentives earned in the amount of $50 or more may be subject to taxable income.
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6 Years and Older Apply consistent limits, aiming for no more than 2 hours of screen time per day. Need Support? PulteGroup Has You Covered Access expert parenting help through your EAP for everything from child development and special- needs support to adoption, teen guidance, and non-traditional family services. Plus, with Maven (Available for employees, spouses/partners, and dependents on a Pulte- sponsored medical plan), enjoy 24/7 virtual care— unlimited appointments, on-demand classes, and personalized support for pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, infant care, menopause, and more at no out-of-pocket cost.
Managing Children’s Screen TIme
Tips for reducing kids’ amount of screen time include:
Employees at PulteGroup can take advantage of our Paid Parental Benefit , which provides two consecutive weeks of 100% paid time off to care for your newborn or newly adopted child. Employees receiving the enhanced maternity benefit are also eligible for this program after their post-recovery period. Need adoption or surrogacy support? Our assistance program reimburses approved agency fees, legal costs, and necessary medical expenses, all within defined limits. For details on eligibility, timelines, and how to request reimbursement, visit the Adoption & Surrogacy Reimbursement page on Sharepoint. Parental Leave & Family Building Support For more information about putting together your own Family Media Planner, please visit the American Academy of Pediatrics website at https://www.healthychildren.org/Englis h/media/Pages/default.aspx#planview.
Eat meals seated at a table and encourage conversation without the distraction of any forms of screens (television, personal devices, cell phones, etc.). Encourage activities that get your kids moving (e.g., bike riding, sports, chores or a game of tag). It?s recommended that children get at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day. Time spent in front of a screen is time that could be spent being active. Do not use screen time as a reward. Keep televisions, computers and mobile devices out of bedrooms to encourage better sleep hygiene practices. As a parent, set a good example for your kids by being aware of your own screen time. Use the American Academy of Pediatrics Family Media Planner, which can help calculate how much screen time a child should be limited to based on age. It can also help to establish screen-free times, screen-free zones and device curfews if desired.
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Managing Children’s Screen TIme
Put your well-being knowledge to the test and compete against your coworkers for the chance to win a $25 gift card! Don’t miss out on the fun and the opportunity to win! Questions
1.Name three types of support Maven offers beyond pregnancy care. 2.What percentage of eligible wellness expenses does the LSA program reimburse? 3.How many weeks of fully paid leave are offered under PulteGroup’s Paid Parental Benefit? 4.What is the lifetime reimbursement cap for both the adoption and surrogacy assistance programs? 5.Which grocery and household essentials delivery services are included starting at the Classic Tier of One Pass Select?
Submit your answers using the provided form by July 31st at 1pm EST to be entered into the raffle for a chance to win a $25 gift card! Brandyn Baker, PulteGroup’s Health Promotion Specialist, will email all participants with this month’s trivia answers and announce the lucky winner shortly after the close of the contest. Best of luck to all participants!
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