How do you manage screen time for yourself?
Limit screen time:
Limiting screen time can help parents monitor what their children are experiencing online.
Consider alternatives to screen time:
Alternatives to screen time include mindfulness meditation, physical activity, cooking, and offline activities.
Nighttime device use control:
Nighttime screen usage can disrupt children’s sleep patterns.
No screens during meals:
Eating while multitasking has been linked to weight gain and other health problems.
Be a role model:
What you do sends a more powerful message than what you say.
Make screen time a privilege:
Make it clear that screen time is a privilege that needs to be earned.
Setting daily limits:
Establish a daily screen time limit and stick to it.
Create a screen time contract:
Working together on a contract can help you feel more like teammates and less like opponents.
Some more ideas for managing screen time include:
– Tracking and measuring your screen time
– Setting a screen limit or using a timer
– Turning off notifications
– Going Grayscale
– Deleting (or hiding) time-sinking apps on your phone
– Pursuing offline activities
– Creating phone- and device-free spaces
– Avoiding video fatigue
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