“Screen-time affects our brains and bodies at multiple levels, manifesting in various mental health symptoms related to mood, anxiety, cognition and behavior.” – Dr. Dunkley
What impacts children most? The fast changes/frame rates of television shows and video/iPad games affects a child’s visual processing system and vestibular system. Dopamine imbalances happen because kids spend a lot of time in front of screens and the constant rewards makes it hard for the brain to focus directed attention towards less fun, but necessary parts of life.
A child’s visual processing system is still significantly developing before the age of 2, and final development isn’t reached until 8 or 9 years old. Their maturity to understand, notice their limits or create healthy boundaries won’t develop for long after.
Thankfully the impact of screens in children can be both prevented and treated. Behavior can be remedied and the ways we use screens as a parenting tool can be shifted towards equally useful strategies.
We can do that with a scientifically proven strategy that focuses on incremental changes until new, healthier habits are formed. We broke down the strategy into a 22 day period of heavy effort and soft weekly reminders to help you remain consistent.
Let’s ditch any guilt for past choices – when we know better, we can do better!
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