Effective Parenting Strategies Curb Tween Screen Time
New UCSF study reveals that limiting screens in bedrooms and at mealtimes, along with positive parental modeling, reduces problematic screen use among young adolescents.
- Parents who limit screens in bedrooms and at mealtimes see a significant reduction in their children's screen time.
- Positive parental modeling, where parents reduce their own screen use, effectively curbs children's screen habits.
- The study highlights that using screens as a reward or punishment is counterproductive.
- Data from over 10,000 U.S. participants show clear links between family screen habits and children's screen use.
- The research provides concrete strategies for parents to help manage their tweens' screen time effectively.