Taming Tech: Tip #4

TIP #4: ALLOW BOREDOM TO RESULT IN NON-SCREEN ACTIVITY

One of the leading causes of excessive entertainment screen time is boredom. When we are bored, we don’t know what to do with ourselves and we have developed a consistent habit of dealing with boredom by gravitating to screens to entertain us.

TV, movies, YouTube, social media, and video games have become the default for many people when they are bored, but it is not always a good default.

Boredom can be a great opportunity for your children to learn to be creative and figure out how to make some fun without screens. A backyard is also helpful or a park nearby, but you should also plan for indoor discovery time.

Your tactics will have to be adapted to your child’s age