As a parent, it can be difficult to determine how much screen time is appropriate for your child. However, there are some general guidelines you can follow to ensure your child is getting the right amount of screen time.

First, it is important to set limits on screen time. How much screen time is appropriate will depend on your child's age, but it is generally recommended that children aged 2-5 have no more than one hour of screen time per day. For children aged 6 and up, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no more than two hours of screen time per day.

The screens emit blue light that is too bright and unnatural for our eyes to process. When you are using a computer screen, the blue light can disrupt your natural sleep cycle. Your brain will then produce less melatonin, which is the hormone that helps you sleep at night.

Screen time should be used in moderation and should not be the only activity your child is engaged in. Screens offer many benefits, but they can also have negative consequences such as reduced socialization, poor self-esteem, weight management problems, mood problems, sleep problems, and increased risk of chronic health problems. It's important to monitor the content of what your child is viewing.

How to Develop Screen Time Rules

Screen time rules are a necessity in today's society. Children, teenagers, and adults alike spend too much time on their phones and computers. This can lead to health problems like vision problems and fatigue.

The first step in developing screen time rules is to research the effects of screen time on human health. There are many eye-related risks that come from spending too much time in front of screens.

The second step is to set limits for each person in the household, which should be based on age and ability level - e.g., one hour per day for a five-year-old, one hour per week for an adult who works full-time outside the home, etc.