
5 DANGERS OF TOO MUCH SCREEN TIME
"Screens" and their use have become pretty ubiquitous among both kids and adults. Frankly, it may not be possible to completely restrict / eliminate our kids use of screens, mobile devices and other tech. ARE YOUR KIDS GETTING TOO MUCH SCREEN TIME? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, 2 hours is the max for children and teenagers. That includes ALL SCREENS not just television. 2 and younger? Zero screen time is recommended. The scary thing? Kids between 8 and 18 are now averaging 7.5 hours of screen time PER DAY. We're almost a no-screen family at home. Phones stay in the mudroom, laptops stay closed and the TV stays off until the kids are in bed. But, ....
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