Growing Strong

While technology has many benefits it's important to avoid screen-time overload, which can have a negative social-emotional impact on young children. 

• Children under 18 months should be limited.  children 2-5 years 1 hour or less a day...

• Schedule "real" screen-free playtime for children

• Choose TV shows and tablet games with positive role models...

• Talk about real vs. pretend.  children have a hard time understanding that what is seen on TV is NOT REAL...

• Model setting limits by turning off screens for several hours before bedtime...

• Limit your own screen use when with your child.