With many children learning online due to the pandemic, the added screen time can take a toll on their health--whether it be eye strain or posture issues. Here are some screen health tips for both children and parents to implement in order to take care during these unprecedented times!
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Tips that kids can implement
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Remember to blink
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Keep your brightness low
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Sit at least 2 feet away from screen
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Take a break from screen time every 30 min
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Remember to sit up straight
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Tips that parents can implement for their kids
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Keep center of screen few inches below from eye level
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Buy a matte screen filter (about $10)
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Buy blue light glasses or install / use a blue light filter software (the following are all free)
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Night Shift on iOS (built in)
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Night Light on Windows
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f.lux on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS
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Add time limits for screen time
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On iOS, under Screen Time section of settings
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