Screen Time Matters
12/18/2024 | 1m 4sVideo has Closed Captions
Learn why limiting screen time is important and how to do it in a simple manner.
Excessive screen time can impact children's sleep, learning, and development. In this fun and relatable video, a dad shares his secret to keeping screen time under control with a simple egg timer. Watch as the kid transitions seamlessly from watching videos to playing outdoors. This is a smart parenting tip to encourage balance and healthy habits for kids.
Learning to Read is a local public television program presented by WNPT
Funding for LEARNING TO READ is provided by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Hays Foundation.
Screen Time Matters
12/18/2024 | 1m 4sVideo has Closed Captions
Excessive screen time can impact children's sleep, learning, and development. In this fun and relatable video, a dad shares his secret to keeping screen time under control with a simple egg timer. Watch as the kid transitions seamlessly from watching videos to playing outdoors. This is a smart parenting tip to encourage balance and healthy habits for kids.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship(cheerful music) - Studies show that too much screen time can affect kids' learning and sleep.
It's also bad for their development.
That's why we limit screen time in our house.
(timer ringing) - Dad, time's up.
I'm gonna go play outside.
- Okay, son.
Hey, be home in an hour, okay?
- Okay.
(cheerful music) - What's my secret to limiting screen time in our home?
With a simple egg timer, just like this.
- So how long have you been watching TV?
Maybe watch one more episode and then come join me outside to play some games, cool?
(cheerful music) - [Announcer] Made possible by the generous support of the Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation.
Learning to Read is a local public television program presented by WNPT
Funding for LEARNING TO READ is provided by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Hays Foundation.