Screen Time Management: Finding the Right Balance

Digital Wellness
Dr. Funmilayo Adeyemi By Dr. Funmilayo Adeyemi
February 10, 2025
6 min read

Managing screen time is a challenge for every modern family. Here are practical tips to help you set healthy boundaries and encourage balanced digital habits.

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Why Screen Time Matters

Excessive screen time can affect sleep, mood, and academic performance. Setting limits helps children develop healthy relationships with technology.

Tips for Parents

  • Set clear daily limits for each device
  • Use parental controls and monitoring tools
  • Encourage tech-free family activities
  • Model healthy screen habits yourself

Creating Tech-Free Zones

  • Bedrooms
  • Dining areas
  • During family time
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Dr. Funmilayo Adeyemi

About Dr. Funmilayo Adeyemi

Dr. Funmilayo Adeyemi is a pediatrician and digital wellness advocate with over 10 years of experience helping families create healthy technology habits. She is passionate about empowering parents to set boundaries and foster positive digital environments for children.

Comments (2)

Aisha Bello February 11, 2025

Great tips! I especially appreciate the advice on tech-free zones. It's made a big difference in our family time.

Samuel Okoro February 10, 2025

Thank you for this article. Setting boundaries has always been a challenge, but these steps are practical and easy to follow.

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