Summer's Here, But So Are 5.5 Hours of Screen Time – What Are We Doing?

Takeaways:As summer begins, many kids are spending more time on screens than ever before.The average child aged 8 to 12 is exposed to a staggering 5.5 hours of screen time daily.We often give our kids devices for a moment of peace, but at what cost to their health?The consequences of excessive screen time include lower reading levels and increased depression rates.It's alarming to realize that the technology we thought would help kids has led to worse outcomes.We have the power to change this trend and create a healthier environment for our children.Links referenced in this episode:jamesabrown.netTakeaways:As summer begins, many kids are spending more time on screens than ever before.The average child aged 8 to 12 is exposed to a staggering 5.5 hours of screen time daily.We often give our kids devices for a moment of peace, but at what cost to their health?The consequences of excessive screen time include lower reading levels and increased depression rates.It's alarming to realize that the technology we thought would help kids has led to worse outcomes.We have the power to change this trend and create a healthier environment for our children.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy