{"id":13660,"date":"2022-07-14T02:13:12","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T02:13:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.booksofall.com\/in\/?post_type=product&#038;p=13660"},"modified":"2022-07-14T02:13:12","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T02:13:12","slug":"screen-time-for-your-kids-mind-the-kind-and-the-time","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.booksofall.com\/in\/screen-time-for-your-kids-mind-the-kind-and-the-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Screen Time for Your Kids: Mind the Kind and the Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It is increasingly common for babies and children to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.edutopia.org\/article\/using-digital-media-support-early-learning\"> learn through electronic media<\/a> in recent years. While findings on its long-term effectiveness are inconclusive, researches have confirmed that excessive sedentary &#8220;screen activities&#8221; will negatively impact children&#8217;s development in different ways. Health organisations from around the world thus recommend limiting the time children spend on screen products. Based on the guideline of the World Health Organization, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhs.gov.hk\/english\/health_info\/child\/30047.pdf\">Department of Health advises<\/a>\u00a0that for children aged 2 to 5, there should be no more than 1 hour of sedentary screen time per day. For those under 2 years of age, avoid letting them in contact with any electronic screen products.<\/p>\n<p>However, as smartphones, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.banty.org\/blog\/6-reasons-video-calling-better-than-texting\">video chats,<\/a> online learning, and streaming services become increasingly popular, screen time for children is inevitable to meet their learning and social needs, or as a pastime. Apart from limiting the time on gadgets, how do parents\u00a0<strong>choose the right screen products and activities<\/strong>\u00a0to facilitate children&#8217;s learning? You may consider the\u00a0<strong>&#8220;3 Cs&#8221;<\/strong>\u00a0below:<\/p>\n<h3><u>C<\/u>hild\uff1a<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose according to children&#8217;s\u00a0<strong>age, abilities<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>preferences<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Review children&#8217;s performance (e.g. Are they interested in the screen activity? How effective is the learning?) from time to time to decide whether the screen activity is appropriate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><u>C<\/u>ontext (in which the screen media is used):<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Parent<\/strong>\u00a0is the most important part of the context when children use screen products!<\/li>\n<li>Research shows that while infants and toddlers may learn through electronic media, learning through real-life interactions is far more effective and efficient<\/li>\n<li>Young children can learn better if\u00a0<strong>adults take part<\/strong>\u00a0and provide additional explanations, ask questions and help apply the content to daily life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><u>C<\/u>ontent:<\/h3>\n<h4>Choose quality content of screen activities that:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Attracts\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0<strong>engages<\/strong>\u00a0children<\/li>\n<li>Has\u00a0<strong>interactive elements<\/strong>\u00a0that\u00a0<strong>keep children&#8217;s minds actively involved<\/strong>, e.g. the character on screen pauses after asking a question to give the child time to respond, or encourages the child to attend to things in\u00a0<strong>real-life<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Is\u00a0<strong>meaningful<\/strong>\u00a0to children, e.g. is\u00a0<strong>relevant<\/strong>\u00a0to the child&#8217;s life, has a\u00a0<strong>coherent story theme<\/strong>, or narrated by a (cartoon) character the child is\u00a0<strong>familiar<\/strong>\u00a0with<\/li>\n<li>Encourages real-life\u00a0<strong>social interaction<\/strong>, such as asking children to share what they have learned with their parents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Avoid content that:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Has too many distracting and\u00a0<strong>non-essential<\/strong>\u00a0contents (e.g. sudden pop-up images or graphics)<\/li>\n<li>Keeps the child in\u00a0<strong>&#8220;auto-pilot&#8221; mode<\/strong>\u00a0with\u00a0<strong>meaningless<\/strong>\u00a0actions, e.g. pressing screen button repeatedly<\/li>\n<li>Is\u00a0<strong>too abstract<\/strong>\u00a0for children to understand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To prevent problems arising from screen use, consider the &#8220;4 Ss&#8221; :<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><u>S<\/u>et rules to prevent overuse<\/strong>\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li>Set\u00a0<strong>simple rules<\/strong>\u00a0for using screen products with children beforehand, including when and where to use the screen products, time limit and the rules, e.g. &#8220;ask Dad \/ Mom before using&#8221;, as well as setting aside\u00a0<strong>&#8220;screen-free&#8221; time and location<\/strong>, e.g. no screen use in bedrooms or during \/ after dinner. Screen use should not be too long, and conflicts can be avoided with prior limit-setting<\/li>\n<li>Since preschoolers have yet to grasp the concept of time, parents can give prior notice before the screen activity ends in ways children can understand. For example, telling the child, &#8220;I&#8217;ll turn off the gadget when this shows ends&#8221;, or using tools like timer or hourglass<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>S<\/u>tay healthy with routines<\/strong>\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li>Establish\u00a0<strong>routine<\/strong>\u00a0for children beyond screen time and\u00a0<strong>arrange something fun<\/strong>\u00a0to avoid overuse of digital products. Check out &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhs.gov.hk\/english\/health_info\/child\/30143.html\">Having Fun with Your Kids While Stuck at Home<\/a>&#8221; to know more<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exercise regularly<\/strong>; even when stuck at home, parents and children may try\u00a0<a title=\"external link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startsmart.gov.hk\/en\/others.aspx?MenuID=132\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Parent-Child Physical Games<\/a>\u00a0recommended by StartSmart@school.hk<\/li>\n<li>Protect the\u00a0<strong>eyes<\/strong>\u00a0during screen use. Choose gadgets with larger screens, ensure the room is well lit, and maintain a proper sitting position, viewing distance, angle and screen brightness when your child is having screen activities to reduce strain on the eyes. Parents may refer to<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a title=\"external link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studenthealth.gov.hk\/english\/internet\/health_effects.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Healthy use of Internet and Electronic Screen Products <\/a>\u00a0of the Department of Health for details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>S<\/u>tay away from &#8220;electronic pacifier&#8221;<\/strong>\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li>Are parents aware that under what circumstances you are more likely to let your child use screen products? When you or your child get emotional? When you&#8217;re tired? When your child is bored? Are screen products often used to settle and reward the child?<\/li>\n<li>If a child often relies on screen devices to settle negative emotions and idling time, he\u00a0<strong>cannot learn to regulate his emotion and develop self-control<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>If you find yourself relying on screen products to manage your child&#8217;s behaviour and emotions,\u00a0<strong>review your current ways of discipline<\/strong>\u00a0and find alternative activities and rewards to replace screen time. Seek support from other family members or professionals when needed.<\/li>\n<li>To know more about child discipline, you may refer to leaflets including &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booksofall.com\/in\/parenting-series-8-discipline-your-toddler-in-a-positive-way\/\"><strong>Discipline Your Toddler in a Positive Way<\/strong><\/a><strong>&#8220;, &#8220;Managing the Behaviour of your Preschooler<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booksofall.com\/in\/parenting-series-15-managing-the-behaviour-of-your-preschooler-i\/\"><strong>\u00a0I<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booksofall.com\/in\/parenting-series-16-managing-the-behaviour-of-your-preschooler-ii\/\"><strong>II<\/strong><\/a><strong>&#8220;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>S<\/u>et a role model<\/strong>\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li>Do you often use screen products mindlessly? Are you often distracted by electronic messages and can&#8217;t respond to his needs promptly when interacting with your child? Consider\u00a0<strong>putting away your gadget during family time<\/strong>, so that you can fully engage with your child and\u00a0<strong>demonstrate healthy use of electronic products<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Do you often leave the television on at home (background TV), or watch programmes inappropriate for their age with your children? Studies have found that background TV may have negative impacts on a child&#8217;s development<\/li>\n<li>It is common to have different views on electronic products within a family. Parents need to be aware of your own and the other caregivers&#8217;<strong>\u00a0patterns and attitudes on screen use<\/strong>, and communicate with mutual respect to come up with acceptable practices for your child to use screen products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><iframe frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowFullscreen=\"true\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 820px; border: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/online.visual-paradigm.com\/share\/book\/screen-time-for-your-kids-mind-the-kind-and-the-time-10mi8ysh3l?p=1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":13663,"template":"","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Today, electronic media are commonly used for many reasons, such as learning. 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