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How Much Entertainment Screen Time Do Kids Get According to the CDC
How Much Entertainment Screen Time Do Kids Get According to the CDC
8-10 years
8-10 years
Spend about 6 HOURS a day in front of a screen. Roughly 4 HOURS are spent watching television.
11-14 years
11-14 years
Spend about 9 HOURS a day in front of a screen. Roughly 5 HOURS are spent watching television.
15-18 years
15-18 years
Spend about 7.5 HOURS a day in front of a screen. Roughly 4.5 HOURS are spent watching television.
How Can Parents Help?
How Can Parents Help?
Ensure that your kid has at least 1 hour of physical activity every day
Ensure that your kid has at least 1 hour of physical activity every day
Limit your kids' screen time to 1-2 hours each day
Limit your kids' screen time to 1-2 hours each day
Remove Television Sets from your kids' bedrooms
Remove Television Sets from your kids' bedrooms
Encourage alternative types of fun which include physical and social activities
Encourage alternative types of fun which include physical and social activities
Research sports teams or clubs that your child can join
Research sports teams or clubs that your child can join
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