Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Vlog - Children and Computers
Baby Article
We aren't the only ones who need to watch our screen time. The activities we participate in as children can form habits that are hard to break as adults. Because of this, experts advise that children under the age of two shouldn't spend any time on computers or in front of the tv. One of the things I've noticed with my daughter is that she is generally more active with a board book than in front of my computer (when she's not trying to eat it). Among other things, pediatricians say that too much screen time affects attention span, concentration, and appetite control negatively. The best thing to do is play with them.
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It's been a great challenge for my wife and I as new parents to limit the time that our 10 month old has in front of screens. We've had to change our habits and it has made a positive impact on our lives. Thankfully as we started to engage in more non-screen-based activities like reading our son has taken the queue and is very interested in books now. Outside of playing with him, he loves to have us read with him which wouldn't be the case had we not been diligent in limiting his screen time.
ReplyDeleteGreat thoughts. I think it's important not only to limit the amount of time our children spend in front of screens, but limit ourselves (to the extent possible) as well.
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