The never-ending discussion of screen time and kids continues with the release of a new study from the Canadian Pediatric Society.
The study aimed at physicians is designed to help them advise parents with kids under five years old on the issue.
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The study says:
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- Kids between two-to-five years of age should be limited to less than one hour of screen time a day.
- Kids under two years of age shouldn’t be getting any screen time at all.
- No kids should be viewing at least one hour before bedtime.
One other interesting point the study raised:
Awareness of the parents’ screen habits around their kids.
In other words, are you aware of how a parents’ screen habits can affect the kids?
Hey! Are you listening to me?
Were you on your phone just then?
I’m over here!
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