1. Set and maintain limits for your child's screen time. For kids aged 2 to 5, limit to 1 hour/day, and for those aged 6 and up, set consistent limits.
2. Create a schedule for screen time that works for your family. This can help your child understand when they are allowed to use screens and when they should be doing other activities.
3. Encourage your child to spend time outdoors and engage in physical activity. This can help reduce screen time and promote healthy habits.
4. Monitor the content your child is viewing to ensure it is age-appropriate and does not contain violent or inappropriate material.
5. Watch and discuss content with your child when possible. It can help you understand what they're watching and guide them in interpreting and processing it.
6. Use parental controls and filters to limit access to inappropriate content and websites.
7. Model good screen time habits by limiting your own screen time and engaging in other activities, such as reading, playing games, or spending time with family and friends.
8. Encourage your child to engage in creative activities, such as drawing, writing, or playing music, instead of always using screens for entertainment.
9. Use screens as a reward for completing homework, chores, or other activities.
10. Utilize educational apps, resources, and videos to boost your child's learning experience and develop new skills and interests while on screens.
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