Smart phones, laptops, TVs, all these have become a part of our life and we spend many hours of our day looking at their screens. Not only adults but children also spend a lot of time looking at phones and laptops. Now not only entertainment but studying, playing, everything happens on these electronic devices. But, is so much screen time good for your child's health? Recently, after analyzing some studies, it has been found that there is a deep connection between poor screen use and children's brain functioning.

In this research, an attempt was made to know the effect of excessive screen time on the brain development of children. To find out, 34 studies were analyzed and it was found that due to excessive screen time, children who have poor screen use problems do not develop properly cognitively. It is clear from this research that there is a need to reduce children's screen time but it can be very difficult in today's world. Let us know some ways with the help of which you can reduce the screen time of your children.

Do not let children watch phone or TV while eating. There is no need for any distraction while eating. So don't let them use phone, tab etc. at this time. Try to sit and eat with them or talk to them, so that they don't get bored and use the phone for entertainment.

Keep phones, tablets, laptops etc. out of your bedroom. Keeping these items in your bedroom will attract their attention again and again. Also take care not to let them use phone etc. one hour before going to bed.

Encourage them to go outside and play instead of playing video games. This will reduce their screen time and physical activity will also improve their health. Apart from this, you can play brain teaser activities like puzzles, board games etc.