Apart from keeping us apart in the name of social distancing, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us on screen a lot more than before. No matter how much we try to distract ourselves, the new normal has made our kids addicted to screens. Honestly, it’s not the children’s fault as mobiles and laptops became essential during their online classes amid the strict lockdown to reduce the spread of the virus. While we have accepted the new normal with open arms, limiting screen time becomes extremely important, as it impairs cognitive development, and affects vision. Recognizing it as the need of the hour, psychologist Dr. Jazmin McCoy shares some tips for limiting screen time for kids.
Addressing the issue of increasing screen time among children, the psychologist offered some suggestions on how parents can limit their children’s screen use. The health expert began by suggesting to all parents, “Before exposing children to new technology like social media and virtual reality, it is important to focus on building a foundation for open communication, digital safety and healthy screen habits. And the sooner we start teaching these things, the better.” Her latest Instagram post covers four practical ways parents can incorporate to keep their kids away from screens.
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