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Excessive screen time negatively affects sleep, physical health, and mental well-being in individuals of all ages, particularly in children. Common issues include back pain, eye strain, and 'text neck syndrome,' which can worsen anxiety and depression. It is crucial for parents and educators to prioritize non-screen activities to support healthy development and learning in young children.

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Screen Time Alternatives To Support Development in Kids - 2

Excessive screen time negatively affects sleep, physical health, and mental well-being in individuals of all ages, particularly in children. Common issues include back pain, eye strain, and 'text neck syndrome,' which can worsen anxiety and depression. It is crucial for parents and educators to prioritize non-screen activities to support healthy development and learning in young children.

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Negative Effects of Excessive Screen Time and Use of

Digital Devices

Excessive time spent on digital devices impacts sleep, physical health, and
mental health in teens, young adults, and adults.

Back pain, eye strain, headaches, hand overuse and neck strain are common
physical discomforts.

The position of the head looking down at a cell phone impacts posture and can
actually reverse the natural curve in the neck.

This position, termed “text neck syndrome,” also affects the level of alertness in
the nervous system and in turn can contribute to or exacerbate depression and
anxiety.

So many studies are showing the negative impacts of screens on young people
and adults, so why are we encouraging the use of them in babies, toddlers,
preschoolers, and young children?

Do we want to cause them neck pain, headaches, and eye strain? Do we want
the fast paced input from the screen to impact their attention and mental health
when we’re educating them?

A young child’s brain and nervous system are rapidly developing during this
critical phase of life.

The increased screen time in young children and even babies is absolutely
terrifying to me as a mother and occupational therapist!
Many studies have shown how screen use in young children interferes with
learning, executive function, sensory integration, sleep, attention, behavior,
communication, motor skills, visual skills, creativity, and social-emotional skills.

Screen alternatives need to be a priority for parents and educators. We need


to shift away from these bad habits that are hindering development, growth, and
learning in our children.

Proper non-screen opportunities for children allow for basic skill development in
the brain and body. Following and respecting development is important to lay
the foundation for lifelong learning, well-being, and functioning.

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