Studies show that children who spend more time viewing TV are at an increased risk for overweight and obesity due to increased sedentary activity. Screen time refers to all digital media including TV and can interfere with cognitive development for children under the age of two. Child care providers will learn the best practice recommendations and gain an understanding for why it is important to limit screen time for young children. (2 hours)
Healthy Kids, Healthy Future continues the work by Let's Move! Child Care (LMCC), which was part of Let's Move!, Former First Lady Michelle Obama's national effort to prevent childhood obesity. This module replaces one previously available as part of the Let's Move! Child Care series.
Objectives
- Identify the benefits of reducing or managing screen time.
- Understand the best practice recommendations for screen time for young children.
- Determine strategies and ideas to reduce or eliminate screen time in your child care program.
- Learn about the resources and tips available on the Healthy Kids, Healthy Future website.
View the course for free in On Demand.
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