New Mums Hub
  • Home
  • ABOUT
    • ABOUT NEW MUM’S HUB
    • OUR SERVICES
    • BECOME A VENDOR
  • MUM-TO-BE
    • Getting pregnant
    • Pregnancy week by week
    • Pregnancy Guide
  • Motherhood & Parenting
    • Adoption & Fostering
    • Dad Life
    • Mum Life
    • New Mums
    • Single Parenting
    • Step Mum
    • Special Needs
  • Ages & Stages
    • Babies & Toddlers
    • Elementary Kids
    • Tweens & Teens
    • Young Adults
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion & Beauty
    • Food & Nutrition
    • Health & Wellness
    • Money & Investments
    • Relationship
    • Work & Business
  • Intentional Parenting
    • Christian Book & Program reviews
    • Gentle Parenting
    • Parenting God’s way
    • Prayers & Confessions
  • Printable
    • Conversation Starters
    • Educational
    • Games & Activities
    • Holidays & Seasonal
    • Motivational Flash Cards
No Result
View All Result
New Mums Hub
No Result
View All Result
Home Ages & Stages

Screen Time & Children: Checklist For Healthy Use

by Tosin Olufemi
26/01/2024
in Ages & Stages, Babies & Toddlers, Toddler, Tweens & Teens, Young Adults
Screen Time & Children: Checklist For Healthy Use
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Screen time will always be a topic of debate and that’s because different people have different perspectives on what’s healthy and what’s not. It’s a digital age and that means screens are virtually everywhere and also used for educational and social development. How then do you control a child’s screen time? And when do you draw the line? Here’s a guide that can help.

Screen Time & Children: Checklist For Healthy Use

The time kids spend watching TV, Computers, Gaming consoles, Tablets and Smartphones can be beneficial if these two factors are in place;

1. The content they watch is useful, and quality.

2. They enjoy time off to interact with the people around them, get enough sleep, and Involve in other physical and mental activities.

Guide for a healthy approach to screen time

Here is a checklist to ensure your child is using screens in a balanced and healthy way.

Ask the following questions. Is my child;

  • getting enough sleep and rest?
  • physically active?
  • concentrating academically?
  • interactive and social with family and friends, online and offline?
  • exploring other hobbies and interests?
  • having fun and learning while using screens?
  • engaging with quality content online?

If your answer was mostly yes, then your child is using screens in a healthy way.

Excess screen time can cause one, or more of the following:
  • Obesity
  • Irregular sleep schedules and shorter duration of sleep
  • Behavioral problems
  • Loss of social skills
  • Violence
  • Less time for play
As there is no one-size-fits-all approach to what’s acceptable? Here are a few things you can do to ensure quality screen time.
  • Preview the cartoons, programs, games, and apps before giving kids access.
  • Turn on Parental Control where necessary and applicable.
  • Find interactive and engaging options especially on mobile, rather than those that just require little effort or participation like swiping or staring at the screen.
  • Ensure your child is close by so you can check on the activities he or she is engaging with from time to time.
  • Eliminate advertising on apps

10 classic animated movies you can watch with your kids this weekend

Screen time and older children.

It is a little more tricky when dealing with older children; especially those old enough to own their own gadgets. Here are free tips that can serve as a guide to balance their freedom and independent usage while still ensuring limits and boundaries are observed.

  • Enforce unplugged, unstructured playtime.
  • Observe screen-free zones or times, such as during mealtime or at family time.
  • Don’t allow the use of screens during homework except if needed to do the homework.
  • Set daily screen time limits such as no screens or devices one hour before bedtime or early in the morning.
  • Enforce that your children to charge their devices outside of their bedrooms at night.
  • Be a good example. Limit your own screen time.

 

Here are educational and quality apps and cartoons for children you can explore.

 

Tosin Olufemi

Tosin Olufemi

Related Posts

Best Diapers in Nigeria (2025): Top Brands Voted by Real Nigerian Mums
Ages & Stages

Best Diapers in Nigeria (2025): Top Brands Voted by Real Nigerian Mums

02/06/2025

Choosing the Best Diapers in Nigeria can feel like a full-time job, especially with rising costs, varying quality, and the...

5 Things Nobody Tells You About Childbirth (That You should Be Aware Of!)
Ages & Stages

5 Things Nobody Tells You About Childbirth (That You should Be Aware Of!)

31/01/2024

You shouldn’t wait till delivery before you know these things!

4 Best Lullaby To Help Your Baby Sleep
Ages & Stages

4 Best Lullaby To Help Your Baby Sleep

26/01/2024

Lullabies help babies sleep. For newborns,  white noise and lullabies are a great way to calm them down and Here...

3 Educational Videos for Your Toddler
Babies & Toddlers

3 Educational Videos for Your Toddler

26/01/2024

Children learn best through play and songs. Here are 3 fun educational videos your toddler should be watching. Play helps...

Potty Training: Everything You Need To Know To Get Started
Ages & Stages

Potty Training: Everything You Need To Know To Get Started

26/01/2024

Potty training can be frightening, especially for a first-time mother or a mother who is teaching a child of a...

HOW TO AVOID TOXIC POSITIVITY
Ages & Stages

HOW TO AVOID TOXIC POSITIVITY

26/01/2024

Negative emotions like sadness, anger, fear, self-doubt are natural to human being and toxic positivity is the type of positivity...

Next Post
9 Great Tips To Improve Your Child’s Level Of  Concentration

9 Great Tips To Improve Your Child's Level Of Concentration

Having A Baby During The Pandemic: What You Need To Know +What To Pack In Your Hospital Bag

Having A Baby During The Pandemic: What You Need To Know +What To Pack In Your Hospital Bag

Family Meals: How To Make Banana-infused Chocolate Ice Cream Without A Machine

Family Meals: How To Make Banana-infused Chocolate Ice Cream Without A Machine

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Go to the Customizer > JNews : Social, Like & View > Instagram Feed Setting, to connect your Instagram account.
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact

© 2024 Powered by Newmumshub.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • ABOUT
    • ABOUT NEW MUM’S HUB
    • OUR SERVICES
    • BECOME A VENDOR
  • MUM-TO-BE
    • Getting pregnant
    • Pregnancy week by week
    • Pregnancy Guide
  • Motherhood & Parenting
    • Adoption & Fostering
    • Dad Life
    • Mum Life
    • New Mums
    • Single Parenting
    • Step Mum
    • Special Needs
  • Ages & Stages
    • Babies & Toddlers
    • Elementary Kids
    • Tweens & Teens
    • Young Adults
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion & Beauty
    • Food & Nutrition
    • Health & Wellness
    • Money & Investments
    • Relationship
    • Work & Business
  • Intentional Parenting
    • Christian Book & Program reviews
    • Gentle Parenting
    • Parenting God’s way
    • Prayers & Confessions
  • Printable
    • Conversation Starters
    • Educational
    • Games & Activities
    • Holidays & Seasonal
    • Motivational Flash Cards

© 2024 Powered by Newmumshub.