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Smart phones, tablets and computers are a part of daily life \u2013 for children as well as adults. But how much is too much? Photo: iStock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Phone addiction is a huge issue for adults, teens and even young children.<\/p>\n

So, how much screen time is too much?<\/p>\n

\u201cOne study showed 24% of adolescents feel constantly connected to the Internet and 50% report feeling addicted to their phones,\u201d said Dr. Patrick Grathwohl<\/a>, a pediatrician in Steamboat Springs and a member of the medical staff at UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not that all screen time is bad. There can be great benefits to it. But I think the goal is to have a healthy relationship with it,” Grathwohl said.<\/p>\n

Below, Grathwohl outlines what you need to know when it comes to screen time.<\/p>\n

Screen-time limits should vary by age<\/strong><\/h2>\n

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children up to 18 months old should have no screen time, while children up to 2 years old should have very little.<\/p>\n

\u201cA lot of brain development is happening and young kids learn best through exploratory play, or interacting with their world \u2013 not through screens,\u201d Grathwohl said.<\/p>\n

For young children, screen time doesn\u2019t offer significant benefits, while too much poses health risks, including social, emotional and cognitive delays. But don\u2019t give up FaceTiming with grandparents: interactive video calls are considered fine for this age group.<\/p>\n

From ages 2 to 5, screen time should be limited to one hour of high-quality programming, and it is best if parents watch with their kids. Above age 6, families should decide what limits are appropriate.<\/p>\n

\u201cLess than two hours of screen time is the goal,\u201d Grathwohl said. \u201cWhich today is not easy.\u201d<\/p>\n

It’s not too late to foster good screen habits<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cOur brains are constantly changing and adapting to our environment,\u201d Grathwohl said. \u201cChildren are quicker than adults to do that. You can still make positive changes even if you got off on the wrong foot.\u201d<\/p>\n

Those changes are worth it. Skills gained through screen-free time \u2013 such as making eye contact and speaking with people in real time \u2013 are especially important for children growing up in a high-tech world.<\/p>\n

Keep screens out of bedrooms<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Having a smartphone or tablet in the bedroom is associated with various health risks, including sleep deprivation and obesity. Grathwohl recommends setting up a family charging station in the kitchen or living area, where all devices go for the night.<\/p>\n

Avoid screens before bed. \u201cYou should have 30 to 60 minutes of screen-free time before going to sleep,\u201d Grathwohl said. \u201cIt takes your brain a while to wind down from processing all of that information.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stay connected with older kids to keep screen time safe<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Limiting screen time can be more difficult with teens, but parents still need to stay involved.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet them know you\u2019re going to do routine checks on their devices, not because you don\u2019t trust them but just to keep them safe,\u201d Grathwohl said.<\/p>\n

Be aware of the risks: studies show that parents underestimate the risks posed when kids interact with people they don\u2019t know online, and that cyberbullying affects 10 to 40 percent of adolescents.<\/p>\n

When it comes to screens, lead by example<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cThe No. 1 place kids learn from is their parents, and they\u2019re going to mimic what we do,\u201d Grathwohl said. \u201cIf you\u2019re constantly on Facebook or Instagram, not only will you miss out on your kids\u2019 growth and development, but they\u2019re going to learn that that\u2019s the norm.\u201d<\/p>\n

Aim for screen-free time at least once a day, for instance from 6 to 8 p.m., so you have time to interact and bond.<\/p>\n

As you help your child navigate life with technology, keep in mind that setting limits on screen time is just another part of parenting.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou protect your kids from everything you can,\u201d Grathwohl said. \u201cThis is another area where you have to monitor and mentor your kids, so they continue to grow happy and healthy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr. Grathwohl recommends these sites for gauging whether shows or apps are appropriate for your children: commonsensemedia.org<\/a> and momswithapps.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

This article first appeared in the Steamboat Pilot & Today.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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