Turn off the tube
There are some simple things a family can do to help kids succeed in school and promote healthy weights. Reducing the amount of time spent sitting in front of a screen – TV, computer or video game – is one of those simple things.
Healthy & Fit Families
Limit screen time
DID YOU KNOW?
One out of 3 children watch more than 4 hours of TV a day. Watching more than 2 hours of TV a day….
• Decreases the time spent reading, doing homework and has a negative effect on school performance.
• Decreases the amount time spent moving and being active
• Increases the likelihood of unhealthy snacking, exposure to advertising for unhealthy foods and gaining too much weight.
• Increases aggression and behavior problems.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
• Keep TVs out of your child’s bedroom.
• Set a viewing limit for each child and let them plan their TV viewing for the week.
• Make a list of favorite things to do instead of watching TV or playing video games.
• Some ideas – reading books, arts and crafts, outdoor activities, listening to music.
• Make meal time family time – turn off the TV and talk to each other.
• Don’t let your child have the TV on while doing homework.
• Treat TV as a reward not a right – viewing should only be done after homework and chores.
Take the CHALLENGE – Move away from the screen
Mark (X) the actions you will do so you and your children can sit less and move more this month.
• Keep track of how much screen time you get in a week – then set a goal to get less.
• Plan your TV viewing for quality programs. Limit to 2 hours a day.
• Go for a walk or play a game instead of turning on the TV.
• Make a list of all the things you can do instead of watch TV and do a different one each day.
Healthy & Fit Families
Limit screen time
DID YOU KNOW?
One out of 3 children watch more than 4 hours of TV a day. Watching more than 2 hours of TV a day….
• Decreases the time spent reading, doing homework and has a negative effect on school performance.
• Decreases the amount time spent moving and being active
• Increases the likelihood of unhealthy snacking, exposure to advertising for unhealthy foods and gaining too much weight.
• Increases aggression and behavior problems.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
• Keep TVs out of your child’s bedroom.
• Set a viewing limit for each child and let them plan their TV viewing for the week.
• Make a list of favorite things to do instead of watching TV or playing video games.
• Some ideas – reading books, arts and crafts, outdoor activities, listening to music.
• Make meal time family time – turn off the TV and talk to each other.
• Don’t let your child have the TV on while doing homework.
• Treat TV as a reward not a right – viewing should only be done after homework and chores.
Take the CHALLENGE – Move away from the screen
Mark (X) the actions you will do so you and your children can sit less and move more this month.
• Keep track of how much screen time you get in a week – then set a goal to get less.
• Plan your TV viewing for quality programs. Limit to 2 hours a day.
• Go for a walk or play a game instead of turning on the TV.
• Make a list of all the things you can do instead of watch TV and do a different one each day.
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