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If you and your family were fortunate enough to enjoy some downtime time over the holidays, it’s likely at one point or another you lifted your gaze from your device and the concern of screen time came over you. When school, extracurricular and work commitments aren’t all consuming, it can be even easier to get caught up in mindless social media scrolling, endless YouTube video viewing and non-stop video gaming. My kids certainly had more screen time this holiday season than they normally do – my daughter can’t get enough slime and life hack videos, and my son loves to challenge his dad at multiple games of NHL 19 on the XBox.
While it’s almost impossible to avoid screen time all together in today’s connected world – and it’s ok to give in to cherished holiday movie watching, the Santa Tracker, and Facetime with family from afar – there are steps you can take to manage screen time more effectively, and conversations you can have to ensure technology isn’t negatively impacting your family’s well-being, even after the holidays.
To get the conversation started, take the TELUS Wise “How healthy is your relationship with technology” quiz to gain insight into your own screen time behaviours. If you think screen time could be a concern in your home, or you’re looking for a New Year’s resolution fit for the whole family, consider some of these tips from TELUS Wise on how to best balance screen time.
While screen time activities have a time and a place, they are best done in moderation for youth and adults alike. Read the TELUS Wise tip sheet “Managing screens in your home” for more tips on keeping screen time under control, and making screen use a valuable part of your family’s lives.
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