Before becoming a parent, it’s all too easy to tell yourself that if you had children, you’d restrict their screen time, allowing them very little, if any, during the early years. There is no shortage of data showing how excessive amounts of screen time can be harmful to kids, in particular time spent scrolling through social media -but then there are the benefits of screen time; and for busy parents, it can also provide brief periods of entertainment to keep kids busy, so what’s the best approach?
The Effects of Too Much Screen Time for Kids
In today’s digital world, computers, tablets and smart phones are unavoidable. Some believe that technology offers many benefits, such as instant access to educational resources. Others however see the rise of screen time as a concern, fearing that their children’s health and development will be negatively impacted.
Parental petition: who’s with me?
This is an official petition to increase the length of each episode of Peppa Pig. Background Each Peppa Pig programme lasts approximately four minutes. FOUR MINUTES PEOPLE! How could anyone ever think that creating a show for pre-schoolers lasting four minutes was a good idea? Now, like many parents I don’t plonk my children in […]
Are you worried about screen time?
As a parent or grandparent are you concerned about the amount of screen time your children have? Do you struggle to limit screen time and negotiate with your children? If this sounds familiar read on. Mum of 2 Amanda Bucknall has launched an ingenious NEW way for children to limit and manage their own screen-time […]
Maintaining good eye health
The eyes are the window to the soul (you only have to look at these eyes to understand that) and yet we often take them for granted. When we think about establishing a healthy regime and look at diet and exercise, we often forget to look after our eyes. I always tell the children that […]