Research from children’s audio system Tonies found that children have spent, on average, three hours and 53 minutes a day on devices during the pandemic – with more than a third going over five hours a day. Here's how to start reducing screen-time👇
Lockdown was challenging for everyone – but particularly parents. There was homeschooling to juggle alongside working-from-home schedules – not to mention keeping little ones entertained with limited activities.
If you’re a parent looking to reduce your child’s screen time, but are unsure where to start, experts have offered some helpful tips on simple ways this can be achieved., tells Metro.co.uk: ‘One of the simplest things to do is to agree on times that your child can be on a screen. So it can be a good idea to encourage them to swap their screen time for something else that’s just as appealing.
Nadine stresses that children are out of practice – so advises that parents help their children feel more confident about doing these things again.Rather than hoping that kids will ditch the screens and entertain themselves, experts suggest using the time to connect and be present with them.
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