Research shows the benefits of reduced screen time.
-Reducing screen time can help prevent childhood obesity.
-Children who spend less time watching television in early years tend to do better in school, have a healthier diet, be more physically active and are better able to engage in schoolwork in elementary school.
-Television viewing at a young age is associated with later behavioral problems but not if heavy viewing is discontinued before age 6.
-Limiting exposure to television during their first 4 years of life may decrease children’s interest in it in later years.
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