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World Health Organisation: To grow up healthy, children need to sit less and play more

Source: https://www.who.int/news/item/24-04-2019-to-grow-up-healthy-children-need-to-sit-less-and-play-more

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American Academy of Child and Adolescence Pediatry : Children are never too young for a screen-time plan. Consider the following as a guideline

Source: https://www.who.int/news/item/24-04-2019-to-grow-up-healthy-children-need-to-sit-less-and-play-more

Until 18 months of age limit screen use to video chatting along with an adult (for example, with a parent who is out of town).
Between 18 and 24 months screen time should be limited to watching educational programming with a caregiver.
For children 2-5, limit non-educational screen time to about 1 hour per weekday and 3 hours on the weekend days.
For ages 6 and older, encourage healthy habits and limit activities that include screens.
Turn off all screens during family meals and outings.
Learn about and use parental controls.
Avoid using screens as pacifiers, babysitters, or to stop tantrums.
Turn off screens and remove them from bedrooms 30-60 minutes before bedtime.

WHO - balance between screen and other activities —-

Source: https://www.who.int/news/item/24-04-2019-to-grow-up-healthy-children-need-to-sit-less-and-play-more

Tips to ensure a safe online gaming experience for your child. - webwise.ie

Source: https://www.who.int/news/item/24-04-2019-to-grow-up-healthy-children-need-to-sit-less-and-play-more

Check the age rating of the games your children are playing and ensure games are age appropriate.
Advise your child not to share personal details online or in their profiles. In the case of teens, it may be best to discuss the dangers of sharing information online.
Encourage your child to play fairly and treat other gamers with respect.
Use family safety settings to protect your child from discovering games which may not be age/content appropriate.
For many parents it is useful to agree time limits on gaming with their children.
Playing games online can leave computers/devices open to risk of a virus. Protect your computer by ensuring you have up to date anti-virus software in place.
Ensure your child knows how to report or block other players who engage in online harassment or any other unsuitable behaviour.
Balance screen time with live play, outdoor time and face to face interactions.

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Digital Detox - exploring ways to decrease digital use

Source: https://www.who.int/news/item/24-04-2019-to-grow-up-healthy-children-need-to-sit-less-and-play-more

B. Design a parent screen time control app!

Family daily schedule - health recommendations

Source: https://www.who.int/news/item/24-04-2019-to-grow-up-healthy-children-need-to-sit-less-and-play-more

Guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep for children under 5 years of age