The Daily Dad Don’t Let Them Get Sick
Aug 13, 2021
Delve into the challenges of parenting in the digital age. Discover the negative impacts of excessive screen time on children's mental health. Learn practical strategies like phone-free days and outdoor activities to combat 'screen sickness.' This episode emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balanced relationship with technology for the well-being of families.
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Combating Screen Sickness
- Guard your children against excessive screen time, which can lead to "screen sickness."
- Promote a healthy relationship with technology by encouraging phone-free time and outdoor activities.
Symptoms of Screen Sickness
- Excessive screen time can lead to negative consequences like grouchiness, inattention, and a distorted sense of reality.
- This "screen sickness" affects both children and adults.
Curing Screen Sickness
- Counteract screen sickness with simple remedies like phone-free days and time outdoors.
- Be mindful of tech companies' efforts to keep users hooked and actively manage your family's technology use.