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How to Set Limits on Kids’ Screen Time

By SuperKids Nutrition, 08/15/18, 12:00PM PDT

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Highlight health and activity. Explain to your kids why it is good for them to be active rather than spend all of their time sitting and looking at screens.

Times up! It’s tough to admit, but allowing TV and screen time can be useful to us parents when we have things to do and our kids won’t let us concentrate for just one minute!

We’ve all done it - how could you not negotiate peace and quiet in exchange for screen time? As you’ve probably heard with anything else, moderation is key.

Your household can be a fun zone but should also have rules that keep the kids engaged in activities other than watching TV, playing on the computer, playing video games or scrolling through a phone. Excessive screen time takes away from daily physical activity, can lead to weight problems and can form unhealthy eating habits, especially if screen time is allowed during meals.