Screen time post-covid has been a constant struggle for many parents. Here are some easy things to keep in mind when you decide enough is enough -
1. Be accountable.
Set expectations with your kids, and set goals to be intentional about reducing screen time.
2. Be realistic.
If your kids are spending a lot of leisure time on screens, including watching TV, start by setting smaller, more attainable goals. For example, you start by cutting their current screen time in half.
3. Be engaged.
After school or work, spend time each day talking face to face with kids and give them your full attention. Do check out our screen free activity books here - Making Learning Fun
4. Put hand-held devices away.
During screen-free hours, put devices away or at a charging station in a common area so they're not attracting your kids' attention.
5. Create phone-free zones in the home.
Making family meal areas a phone-free zone is an easy way to start.
There is one method which will suit all children and parents. These are guidelines which everyone should keep in mind and create a screen free environment in their homes.
