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We wish each of you a very Happy Thanksgiving and may the blessings of the holiday season fill your heart with joy.Media Time…How to devise a family media planKimberly Gubbins, CPNP From the desk of Nurse PractitionerKimberly GubbinsAll of us can agree that technology can be both helpful and harmful. We can also agree that our children can be influenced by technology both positively and negatively. Let us start by outlining some facts and figures.     1.  Families who own tablets (Ipads, etc.) have increased from 8% in 2011 to 40% in 2013.      2.  The average amount of time children spend on a mobile device (iPhone, Android, etc.) has tripled since 2011.  72% of children under 8 years old have used a mobile device for media activity.     3.  Television is the bulk of children’s media time.     4.  Children, 8 years and under, spend about 2 hours per day with screen media (TV, computer, video games, Ipad, etc.).     5.  1/3 of children have a TV in their bedroom. Televisions in bedrooms are strongly discouraged by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).    6.  66% of children 2 and under have watched or watch TV. The AAP disapproves of any TV time for children under 2 years old.    7.  Many families do not have rules in place for media use.    8.  On ave...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - Category: Pediatrics Tags: Healthy Habits Source Type: news