Be it for a much needed break during the day or something to occupy a child while a parent works from home, many hard working parents are relying on screen time these days. This leaves many of us wondering about the quality of screen time our children are consuming and the delivery of the screen …
Many parents are feeling the push to limit screen time in their homes. With families and friends living across countries and oceans, it may leave you wondering, “Is Facetime considered screen time?“. The current maximum daily screen time recommendations are as follows: Under 18 months- None 18-24 months- Less than 1 hour of high quality …
How Screen Time Affects Behavior in Kids A common reason parents and caregivers decide to give limiting screen time a try is they are concerned about how screen time affects behavior. This is a valid concern. I am not one to compare the ingestion of screen time to drugs, however watching and interacting with screens …
How screentime affects sleep in kids One of the greatest struggles of parenting for many is bedtime. Making sure your child gets to bed at a healthy time, and gets a proper amount of sleep, is first and foremost for many parents. In this technological age, many parents may be wondering how screentime affects sleep …
What is background noise? Background noise, also referred to as ambient noise, is any sound other than the primary sound in setting. Though some people find it helpful for focus and concentration, most find it undesirable and distracting. Thus its sister-term, “noise pollution”. Many parents find the silence that fills the house in the calm …
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What do you do when yours spouse disagrees with your screen time rules? Marital discord is just a fact of life. You are not always going to agree on everything. This can be a tricky situation when your spouse disagrees with your screen time rules, specifically the rules you have set for your children. So, …
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Uncovering the truth about the negative effects of screen time on kids’ health I grew up in the eighties and nineties. Things were very different then. There was no reason for parents to worry about screen time and or its effects on kids’ health. There were no mobile phones. And there were no laptops. We …
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Playing outside: does cold weather make you sick? There is a definite correlation between the winter months and illness, especially in children. But, does playing outside in the cold actually make you sick? And your kids? Everyone will tell you that cold weather makes you sick…what’s the truth? “It’s cold here and I’m stuck inside …
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Is screen time for kids bad, or is it just the boogyman of the 21st century? As our teenagers become slaves to thier smart phones and video games and our younger children whine and beg for a tablet or TV show, we’ve got to wonder; is screen time for kids bad? Every parent wants to …
