Limit Your Kid’s Screen Time This Summer

We know the struggle. Sometimes you need a break, and a tablet or TV can be your favorite babysitter.

The World Health Organization recently came out with pretty strict guidelines on screen time, which will help your preschooler be more active and get better sleep.

The transition to less screen time can be done! Here are just a few tips to limit the screen time this summer:

Be A Good Example

You don’t have to completely deny yourself screen time, but do limit scrolling on your phone and watching TV in front of your kids. Save your own screen time for during naps and when your child is in bed for the night.

As a start, maybe start a no phone or TV rule during mealtimes.

Don’t Allow Screens in Your Kid’s Bedroom

Make your child’s bedroom a no screen zone. It’s hard to monitor at night, especially as your child gets older. Keep the bedroom for quiet time and sleeping.

Plan Fun Activities

Try to plan a few fun, screen-free activities everyday.

Head to the park, check out your community pool, and go for neighborhood walks.

For those rainy days, try arts and crafts, baking, and age appropriate science projects. Set a summer goal for how many books you will read together.

Make this a summer of activity fun and family bonding, and your best summer yet!

Sources: healthykidshealthyfuture.org, verywellfamily.com, who.int