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Too much television might be causing some problems.
"Watching TV is how I relax."
"Watching TV is how I relax."
- Try turning off the TV during meals. See whether you enjoy your food and feel more satisfied.
- TV is filled with food commercials. These commercials trick us into thinking we're hungry when we're not.
- TV can make it hard to sleep. If you're struggling with sleep, avoid TV or the computer a couple of hours before bedtime.
- Limit kids to two hours a day or less of screen time.
Try This
Write down how many hours a day your family watches TV for three days. Are you surprised?
How to Manage Your Child’s Screen Time
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