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For kids aged between five and 18, it\u2019s recommended up to two hours of screen time is acceptable, not including school use.<\/p>\n
Ms Markie-Dadds said it\u2019s important for parents to exercise moderation instead of keeping their kids off screens completely.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey\u2019re are such a large part of our lives now, so we\u2019re not looking at cutting out all use,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut it\u2019s about making sure we\u2019re not spending so much time on them that we\u2019re missing out on the really important parts of development like physical activity and learning social skills.<\/p>\n
\u201cParents need to think about the model they set as well.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat really involves being able to show they can set them down and do other things and not being on them 24\/7.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
WITH technology use becoming more common for some families, many parents might be at a loss for what to do to keep their kids off the screens. Positive Parenting Program\u2019s international country director Carol Markie-Dadds said the holidays are generally the times of year when screen time increases for kids. \u201cThere\u2019s less routine and structure […]<\/p>\n