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Summertime = Screen Time?

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May 2024

There are ways to encourage healthy screen-time habits for children during the summer vacation.

- Kayal Arivalan

Summertime = Screen Time?

In this age of technology, the need to limit screen time for children has become a common concern for parents, especially when it is summer break from schools, and digital devices play a significant role in keeping them occupied. It's essential to shift the focus from simply reducing screen time to promoting healthy and responsible usage.

Rather than instructing children to avoid screens altogether, the key lies in fostering a balanced approach that integrates mindful and purposeful engagement. Here are some tried-and-tested strategies to encourage children to make the most of their screen time in a constructive and responsible manner:

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