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SKIP the SCREEN!. Did you know?. …kids today spend an average of over 20 hours per week in front of a screen? …That’s like having a part time job, without pay!. Did you know?. …kids watch over 2300 hours of television a year? …And they are only in school 900 hours!. Did you know?.
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Did you know? …kids today spend an average of over 20 hours per week in front of a screen? …That’s like having a part time job, without pay!
Did you know? …kids watch over 2300 hours of television a year? …And they are only in school 900 hours!
Did you know? Watching television can increase the amount kids snack
Did You Know… Teens need 8.5 to 9 hours of sleep each night Younger kids need even more: 5-12 year olds 10-11 hours 3-5 year olds 11-13 hours And screen time can rob them of much needed sleep!
How do you help kids reduce screen time? • Set firm limits for watching TV, playing video games and using the computer • When you watch TV, watch together and talk about what you watched • Get active when you watch TV~!
How do you help kids reduce screen time? • Make your family’s bedrooms “no screen zones.” • Turn off the TV during dinner • Don’t use TV time as a reward or punishment
Did you know? Kids should be MVPA at least 60 minutes each day!
What’s MVPA? Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity • Riding a bike, dancing, soccer • You should probably be breathing hard, sweating, your heart rate goes up. • You are expending energy!
Timely Tips… • No video games on school nights • Volunteer together! • Make you kids part of the conversation when you decide how much screen time.
Timely Tips… • Be a good role model. Limit your own screen time. • Tell them how important sleep is to their ability to focus, even how they look.
Are your Kids Active at School? • Does your school have recess? • Are kids active at least half the time they are in PE? • Do teachers use activity breaks during class?
Today is a good day to Start Your Journey! If you don’t take care of your body, where will you live? For more tips and information go to www.actionforhealthykids.org