Friday, October 28, 2016

Pediatricians update screen time guidelines for kids

Digital media exposure for children of all ages should be limited, according to new guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics. This week, the AAP hosted a national conference in San Francisco, where an estimated 10,000 pediatricians met to discuss new children's health recommendations for 2017. Children's screen time, social media and cyberbullying were key points of interest. Previously the Academy set a general screen time limit: no more than two hours in front of the TV for kids over age 2. Today, in a world surrounded by digital media 24/7, defining screen time is difficult.
http://www.news4jax.com/family/pediatricians-update-screen-time-guidelines-for-kids


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