IN SEASON
Screen-Time
Limiting Tips
for Better Health
The intoxicating lure of the screen is not only a time-suck but poses a threat
to the emotional, social and physical wellbeing of a child. Too much screen
time combined with poor content quality has been linked to childhood obesity,
irregular sleep schedules, behavioral problems, loss of social skills, violence and
less time for play. Understanding the specific repercussions of unmitigated
screen time can help in creating necessary guidelines. Here are some specific tips.
BY: Deborah Song
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