Screen time and kids

 

Screen time and kids: Tips to reduce screen time.

Hello everyone! Hope you are doing good. If you are reading this blog right now it's may be because you are worried about increased screen time of your kids.

As we know it's an era of technology and we are addicted to it because of which our kids are also very fond of new technologies and gadgets. 

Another reason of the excessive use of technology is the pandemic that turned whole world upside down and locked us in houses, so because of excessive free time and lack of work and activities we all have become more addicted to screens. So it's natural that our kids will also be addicted to it. 

But this increasing trend is really problematic for kids. There are a lot of disadvantages of this obsession.

 Here are some signs that your kids are excessively into screens :

• They will be lazy.

• Excessive tantrums.

• Always remains in an imaginary world.

• Can't make quick decisions.

• Can't understand quickly what they are asked.

• Lack of tolerance.

• Annoying behavior.

• Blurry vision.

• Headaches.

And much more. 

If you find these signs in your baby then it means they are having more than enough time in front of screens. It is not good for your kids and you need to take proper steps to limit it. 

Here are some tips to reduce screen time of your kids. 

• Make them busy in some fun activities like painting, crafting, drawing, baking cookies, etc.

• Take them out for some physical activities like swimming, horse riding, playing outdoor games etc.

• Admit your kids to different clubs.

• Play with your kids at home like hide and seek, scrabbles, odd one out, find hidden objects etc.

• Limit their screen time to 1 hour daily on week days and not more than 3 hours on weekends.

• Limit your own screen time because kids learn from you.

• Be friends with your kids.

• Let them tell you stories and also tell them some real stories of real heroes.

• Focus on main interests of your kids and try to polish their skills.

If you need more guidelines you can check my blogs

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I hope you will find them helpful for you. I must say it is not easy at all but if you keep patience and be consistent then you will be able to achieve your goal. Best of luck and Happy parenthood....