Imagine your brain is like a playground, and every time you watch videos or play games on the screen, it's like running around and playing on the swings all day long.
Screen time is like having fun at the playground, but if you do it too much, especially without taking breaks, your brain might get tired, just like how you feel when you're done playing for a really long time.
How Screen Time Affects Kids
- Your eyes can feel squinty and sleepy because they’re working hard to see the little pictures on the screen.
- Your body might forget to move, so your legs and arms can feel wiggly or even tired from sitting still for too long.
- Your brain needs time to rest and think about other things, like drawing, building with blocks, or talking with friends.
It’s like having a super fun party every day, but if you don’t take breaks to play outside or read a story, your brain might say, “I need a nap!”Imagine your brain is like a playground, and every time you watch videos or play games on the screen, it's like running around and playing on the swings all day long.
Screen time is like having fun at the playground, but if you do it too much, especially without taking breaks, your brain might get tired, just like how you feel when you're done playing for a really long time.
Examples
- A child spends hours on a tablet every day and starts to have trouble focusing in school.
- Kids who watch too much TV often become less active and more irritable.
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See also
- Why Do Screens Make Us Tired?
- Why are mothers important?
- What are attachment styles?
- Should schools limit kids screen time the science is murky?
- How do you model good eating and body image habits for your kids?