Chesterfield County Public Schools Better Together

Screen Time and its Effects on Children

January 25, 2018 The Office Family and Community Engagement, Chesterfield County Public Schools, Cat Tompkins
Chesterfield County Public Schools Better Together
Screen Time and its Effects on Children
Show Notes
What is screen time? Well, It is the time spent using a device such as a smartphone, computer, television, tablet or games console. Now that most households have multiple devices, screen time is a hot topic with parents. Many are having trouble getting their children to put down their devices. And our children are using Chromebooks in school. Is all this screen time healthy? How much is screen time is too much? It is my hope that listening to this podcast will help answer these questions and make you aware of potential dangers, help you set realistic boundaries and role-model healthy behaviors when using devices and technology.