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Have you noticed\u00a0that\u00a0when\u00a0parents gather,\u00a0it doesn\u2019t take\u00a0long before the topic of kids and social media comes\u00a0up.\u00a0That\u2019s because concern\u00a0over\u00a0screen time\u00a0is a big deal, especially\u00a0in this\u00a0post-pandemic\u00a0season.\u00a0Parents want to know:\u00a0How much is too much screen time?\u00a0When should\u00a0we\u00a0step in?\u00a0How do we\u00a0reverse\u00a0poor\u00a0habits, and what will the lasting digital fallout\u00a0of the lockdown\u00a0be?\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Device Dependence<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

These\u00a0conversations\u00a0weigh heavy on parents for a good reason.\u00a0According to a\u202f<\/span>report from Common Sense Media<\/span><\/a>, teens spend an average of seven hours and 22 minutes on their phones a day. Tweens (ages 8 to 12) spend four hours and 44 minutes daily. This is time outside of schoolwork.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Since the pandemic, another study claims that screen time for teens doubled to 7.7 hours a day\u2014plus 5 to 7 daily hours of online learning, according to a study published in\u202f<\/span>JAMA Pediatrics<\/span><\/a>.\u202fIn addition, according to the\u202f<\/span>Journal of Affective Disorders Reports<\/span><\/a>, children overall have been spending nearly triple the recommended amount of time on their screens.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The good news is that\u00a0social media\u00a0also\u00a0became a powerful tool\u00a0for kids during the pandemic. Social channels helped kids\u00a0connect with peers and combat\u00a0loneliness\u00a0and other mental health challenges. Still,\u00a0the poor habit of device dependence may have come with\u00a0those benefits.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Revising\u00a0Screen time<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

While the debate continues over social media\u2019s impact on kids and the research methodology continues to evolve,\u00a0we can hold on to one clear truth:\u00a0Any activity in excess can cause kids harm. When it comes to social media,\u00a0<\/span>too much screen time<\/span><\/a> may contribute to sleep deprivation, a lack of healthy, and poor academics. In addition, studies show that mental health can be impacted by exposure to hate speech, sexual content, cyberbullying, and comparing oneself to others both physically and financially.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As parents, we know when our family’s wellbeing\u00a0is in jeopardy.\u00a0We see it even if we fail to acknowledge it\u00a0right away.\u00a0Our kids might become\u00a0compelled to check their phones. In fact, they panic when they can\u2019t check their likes and comments every few minutes. We notice the red eyes and moodiness at the breakfast table caused by a\u00a0late-night\u00a0Tic Tock marathon. We sense\u00a0a surge of\u00a0anxiety\u00a0in our kids\u00a0when technology goes from\u00a0entertaining\u00a0to distressing.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Thankfully, it\u2019s never too late to help your kids better understand the impact of their actions and revise digital habits.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Establishing new habits<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

1. Start small and make it fun.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

In the bestselling book\u00a0<\/span>Atomic Habits<\/span><\/i>,\u00a0\u00a0author James Clear says, \u201cThe task of breaking a bad habit is like uprooting a powerful oak within us.\u201d He adds, \u201cThe task of building a good habit is like cultivating a delicate flower one day at a time.\u201d Lasting change, says clear, needs to be enjoyable, not a punishment. If the goal is shaving a few hours off your child’s screen time, consider connecting time limits to an enjoyable activity such as making a meal together or creating an art space in your home for creative projects.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Consider a device curfew.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The data is in:\u00a0The bright screens (and blue light emitted from devices( can cause permanent sleep cycle and brain\/melatonin\u00a0issues, which can have a cascading effect on physical and mental health.\u00a0Turning off (or limiting the use of) electronic devices at least 15-30 minutes before going to bed may help prevent any\u00a0<\/span>adverse effects of technology<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and screen use on sleep.\u00a0Consider investing in\u202f<\/span>filtering software<\/span><\/a>\u00a0that comes with the time limits the whole family can all agree on. Do your research to ensure your family’s technology functions to empower, educate, and entertain.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. <\/span><\/b>Encourage mindful media use.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Consider how your child uses their time before suggesting sweeping changes to your child’s\u00a0screen\u00a0time. Are they vegetating, or are they consciously engaged? Are they creating and learning? Are they engaging with others\u00a0or stalking accounts and\u00a0slipping\u00a0into \u201ccomparison despair?\u201d Are family and school responsibilities suffering? Is there a compulsion to post\u00a0or\u00a0thoughtfulness? All kids are different, and all online experiences vary. Encourage your child to take time to\u202fconsider how they feel and what they think while they are using their technology.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Educate your kids\u2014use facts.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

One way to negotiate\u00a0screen limits is to\u00a0make sure\u00a0your kids understand the impact of excess media. Balance includes tapping into the benefits of social\u00a0media\u00a0while also\u00a0taking steps to protect the body\u2019s need for physical activity, real-life relationships,\u00a0goal-setting, creative activities, mindfulness,\u00a0and self-reflection.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Helping kids manage\u00a0and constantly revise\u00a0their social media habits is a 24\/7 endeavor from the minute they wake up to the minute they fall asleep. The biggest piece of that \u201cmanagement\u201d\u00a0plan and\u00a0is\u00a0keeping\u00a0frequent, open, and honest communication a critical part of designing habits that encourage a healthy relationship with\u00a0both\u00a0peers and technology.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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