Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.

Episode 2470:

Dr. Jenny Brockis highlights the risks of excessive sedentary behavior, from childhood obesity to long-term health issues, and offers practical tips for parents to encourage more physical activity. By setting screen limits, modeling active habits, and integrating movement into daily life, families can foster healthier, more balanced lifestyles.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.drjennybrockis.com/2013/1/2/computers-screen-time-and-kids-what-you-need-to-know/

Quotes to ponder:

"By the age of 7, an average child will have spent an entire year (of 24 hours a day) watching TV, looking at a computer, or playing video games."

"The current recommendation is that children under the age of two should not spend any time watching screens, because of the adverse effect on brain development and attention spans."

"Children who are more active are less likely to be overweight, be happier, perform better at school, be more resilient to life’s challenges, and healthier."

Episode references:

Mindless Eating by Brian Wansink: https://www.amazon.com/Mindless-Eating-More-Than-Think/dp/0553384481

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Because I Said So...