Studies say kids should have a maximum screen time (not including school) of one hour a day. When kids are on social media, video games, tablets, movies, phones, etc. for more than one hour a day, our brain starts to change. Below are the effects of technology on the brain along with ways to encourage your children to reduce screen time. Dopamine (a feel good chemical in the brain) starts to come into the brain more. Dopamine is good in small amounts, but when we have too much, it causes an imbalance in the brain, and gives immediate rewards with very little effort. Technology is great in moderation, but when we are on it too much, it can cause some side effects in the brain: Side Effects of Excessive Screen Time:
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Ideas for a Screen-Free Week https://www.cbc.ca/parents/play/view/50-ideas-to-keep-your-kids-busy-during-screen-free-week https://sunriseelementarycounseling.weebly.com/blog/55-things-to-do-during-social-distancing Keeping Your Kids Safe Online Video https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1542181709181835 How to Help Reduce Your Child’s Screen Time Video with Headspace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rE53riDF3g Effects of Screen Time on the Brain Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsNNcdDWW3I Kollin Kartchner TED X on Social Media https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMb0wqTqE_4 Kollin Kartchner Podcast https://www.collinkartchner.com/podcast Social Media on the Brain Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta5_CQ15rLw Social Media Our Great Public Health Crisis Article https://www.deseret.com/2018/5/29/20645878/op-ed-social-media-our-great-public-health-crisis Books to Help Kids Reduce Screen Time https://www.screenfree.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/21CC0326_sfwbooklist_5.pdf
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