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December Tip Sheet
SCREEN TIME
Screen time is any time spent in front of the TV, cell phone, hand-held video device, tablet, computer or internet. Don’t let too much screen time get to be a habit for your family. Here are some more tips to help your children spend less time in front of screens and more time being active!
HOW TO REDUCE SCREEN TIME
- Track your family’s screen time using a chart – put it in an easy to see spot in the home, as a reminder!
- Aim for less than 2 hours of screen time a day
- Try to be physically active for 60 minutes each day
- Play outside
- Learn a physically active hobby
- Join a league or team sport
- Try to have family meals at least 2 – 3 times a week – families that eat together tend to eat healthier!
- Spend time asking questions or telling stories
- Turn off the TV during family meals – when the TV is on, kids are also more likely to see ads that can influence them into choosing less nutritious foods!
BE A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL
Studies show that children really do listen to their parents and follow their parent’s actions. If you reduce your screen time more, your children will reduce theirs too!
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