Screens are part of our everyday life. We use them for work, talking to others, and even learning. That’s why they can easily become part of a child’s routine without us realizing it. A quick cartoon while we cook, a game on the phone while waiting, a tablet before bed, maybe watching videos during meals, or using a phone to keep them busy in the car. These small moments slowly add up over time.
Too much can make it harder for them to focus, reduce talking and playtime, slow language and social skills, and lower their interest in exploring, reading, or using their imagination — all key for healthy brain growth.
The good news is, small changes at home can make a big difference. Here are a few simple ways to keep screen time healthy:
- Set limits: Try to keep screen time short.
- Offer real play: Give your child more chances to play, explore, and use their imagination.
- Add story or talk time: Spend time reading, talking, and sharing ideas together, this builds language and thinking skills.
- Use screens together: If they watch or play something, do it with them so you can talk about it and make it more meaningful.
Real play can be card games, block building, drawing, pretend play, outdoor games, or helping with simple chores.
And here’s why real play makes a difference:
- Face-to-face connection: Promotes empathy, bonding, and real conversation.
- Focus: The constant flashing lights and rapid scene changes of screens can overstimulate a child's brain.
- Health: Reduces eye strain, fatigue, and hyperactivity from screen exposure.
- Independent Thinking: When children are not being dictated to by an external source, it gives them the freedom to develop a unique sense of self.
- Creativity: Screen-free play is open-ended, allowing children to invent their own rules, strategies, and stories.
Interact - Think - Focus
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XOXO, EyeQ Mum Club
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