Managing children's screen time has become a growing concern for parents. With almost everyone spending more time in front of screens than before, experts are emphasizing the need to create healthy habits early on.
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry recommends that 2- to 5-year-olds should have an hour a day of non-educational screen time, and three hours on weekends.
Arizona’s Children Association is currently promoting its program offering personalized home visits to encourage learning through play with those recommendations in mind.
Parent educators start working with participants from pregnancy until the child starts kindergarten. They help integrate activities like age-appropriate games and books that foster development and balance screen time.
Screenings for developmental differences, group sessions for parents to connect, and help accessing additional resources are also available.
Learn more about the services at arizonaschildren.org or 800-944-7611.
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