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!
 
	
	
Tips that kids can implement
	
		
		
Remember to blink
		
		
		
Keep your brightness low
		
		
		
Sit at least 2 feet away from screen
		
		
		
Take a break from screen time every 30 min
		
		
		
Remember to sit up straight
		
	
	
 
	
	
Tips that parents can implement for their kids
	
		
		
Keep center of screen few inches below from eye level
		
		
		
Buy a matte screen filter (about $10)
		
		
		
Buy blue light glasses or install / use a blue light filter software (the following are all free)
		
			
			
Night Shift on iOS (built in)
			
			
			
Night Light on Windows
			
			
			
f.lux on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS
			
		
		
		
		
Add time limits for screen time
		
			
			
On iOS, under Screen Time section of settings