One thing that I really hate about the current generation is that their face is always glued to the screen. No matter what you try, you cannot make them stay away from the devices. Even the little ones are addicted to phones and tablets. 

That is the real concern for all parents. Now, instead of yelling or scolding, let’s try to take some healthy steps and make sure that our kids' screen time is limited.

Why should you limit the screen timing for your kids?

If your kids are addicted to the screen for the whole day, it can lead to serious health issues. It can cause sleeping issues, obesity, make the kids super lethargic, and strain their eyes. That is not all; kids are showing symptoms of anxiety and depression as well. This is why parents are getting concerned about their kids' health.

1. 0 to 2 years: No Screen Time; you need to keep infants and toddlers clear from the screen. This is the age where brain development happens, and you need to make sure that they are not exposed to any technology. Instead, play songs to keep them engaged. 

2. 2 to 5 years: 1 hour of screen time; At this age, kids are most likely to develop habits without any consciousness. That is why you need to make sure that their interaction with devices is limited. You can ensure to keep screen time up to 1 hour by watching videos together. 

3. 6 to 12 years: Not more than 1.5 hours of screen time; When a kid is between 6 to 12 years, he/she grows physically. However, if screen time is not limited to 1 or 1.5 hours, they will choose to spend time online as it gets addictive. So, make sure that you only allow devices for school homework. 

4. 13-18 years: 2 hours of screen time; Make sure that you set a strict curfew for screen time so that they do not develop any unhealthy behavior. Also, keep an eye on their online activities. Signs That Your Kid Is Having Too Much Screen Time Their eyes are hurting or watery Mood swings are always present Getting irritated without the device Trouble sleeping Not interested in playing outside

Healthy Screen Time Habits For Kids 

1. Make a morning routine without any tech
2. Using devices only to learn new things
3. Install a Screen Time Tracker
4. Encourage the kids to engage in offline activities

Final Words… 

Keeping your kids away from the screen is quite difficult nowadays. The fact that most of the little ones are getting addicted and really love the world inside a box is alarming. 

Now, you could ask them to stop using the devices, which will only make them rebellious, or make sure to set some rules that they follow to limit screen time. 

I guess the latter one is a better option. I hope you find this conversation helpful. If you want more tips and guides related to parenting, then you can check out more blogs that are truly helpful.