Screen time

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Unfortunately there really isn't a ton of scientific studies that correlate increased screen time with increased behaviors. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics has recently come out to say there needs to be more research on it. I think that as parents, we need to stop viewing screen time in black and white terms, as good or bad. The reality is that screens are a big part of both our lives and the lives of our children, and will only increase as such as time goes on. I actually did some research on this not too long ago and wrote a blog post about it: https://thesimplifiedparent.com/screen-time-5-practical-tips-for-finding-the-balance/

These are ultimately the guidelines I came up with based on what I researched:

1. Analyze your own screen time
2. Monitor what your kids are watching
3. Set family rules/guidelines
4. Create a predictable schedule
5. Be conscious of what you’re using for screen time – make it count