SALT LAKE CITY — Last week, the United States Surgeon General reiterated screen time guidelines for kids.
Context of screen time guidelines
It was a helpful reminder, but the truth is, recommendations don't always align with reality. In a season like summer, more downtime often equals more screen time.
With the balanced parent view in mind, Lori Jo Leonard from Screen Smartz shared meaningful ways to approach and adjust our family screen plan these next few months. Lori Jo shared six tips to help families kick off the summer with healthy screen time.
Six tips for summer balance
1. Hold a summer kick-off meeting
2. Protect the non-negotiables
Sleep
Movement
Outside time
Real-life social connection
3. Create a predictable screen time routine
4. Not all screen time is created equal
5. Every family situation is different
6. It's OK to pivot
Available training for families
Screen Smartz offers a training course called Tech-Ready Teens, that sets up parents and families for a fun and balanced summer.
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Learn more at learnscreensmartz.com/course
