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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Conquer Fears and Unlock Your Full Potential PAGE 1 Tips to Soothe Your Energetic Kids Before Bedtime Injecting Hope PAGE 2 Smile — It’s a Simple Act With a Huge Impact A Vintage Affair’s 13th Annual Grape Stomp PAGE 3 Time’s Up! How to Implement Effective Screen Time Limits for Kids PAGE 4
TRIED-AND-TRUE METHODS TO BREAK YOUR KIDS’ SCREEN ADDICTION
Every parent knows they should limit their children’s screen time, but accomplishing it is far easier said than done. Kids love their devices as much as adults and would happily spend hours glued to their electronics if we let them. Fortunately, we’ve discovered some tried-and-true methods for parents to prevent bad habits. ESTABLISH TIME LIMITS. Every parent must determine the right amount of screen time for their kids, but it helps to know what experts recommend. The American Academy of Pediatrics says screen time should be strictly limited to video calls for children under 18 months, children 18 to 24 months should only watch high-quality programming with an adult, and kids aged 2 to 5 should watch no more than one hour daily. After that, the science gets a bit fuzzier, but most experts agree that less is best.
no devices for one hour before bed. You might also consider requiring your kids to look away from screens and make eye contact while talking
LAY DOWN THE LAW. Once you decide on time limits, implement them ruthlessly. You can set most tablets to automatically turn off after they’ve been viewed for a set amount of time each day. Once time is up, it’s up — and using someone else’s tablet is unallowed. Furthermore, ask questions about what your kids are viewing and playing and use strict parental controls to ensure they only access age-appropriate content. CREATE SCREEN-FREE ZONES. Specific times and places should always be off-limits for screens. A prevalent rule involves no screens and food together; eating should be mindful, and dinner should be family time. Experts also recommend
to someone. Other decrees could include tablets not leaving the car once you arrive at a destination or no devices while guests visit.
BE A GOOD ROLE MODEL. Yes, you’re the parent, and no one can tell you how much time to spend on your phone. But
children quickly adopt what they see. When the adults around them are always glued to different electronic devices, it makes the habit seem even more attractive. Reducing screen time will benefit your health and ability to connect with your family. Limiting your use in front of your kids specifically will show them you practice what you preach.
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