OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaScreen time is when we watch TV, play on tablets, or use a computer! While screens can be fun and help us learn, staring at them for too long is not good for your body or brain. It is important to balance screen time with other activities.
Staring at screens for too long can make your eyes tired and your body feel lazy. Our brains need a break to imagine, build, and explore the real world. Too much screen time can also make it harder to fall asleep at night.
It is important to turn off the screens and go outside to run, jump, and play every single day! You can also spend time reading a book, drawing a picture, or helping with chores. Try to take a break from screens every 20 minutes to look at something far away and rest your eyes.
- Balancing screen time with active play keeps your mind and body super healthy!
- Doctors say that kids ages 2 to 5 should have no more than one hour of screen time each day.
- The blue light from screens can trick your brain into thinking it is still daytime, which makes it harder to sleep!
