First and foremost, this is a good thing and something that all families should do. Heck, you might already do this with your family like some of us do. It’s not just phones either!
Some kids are big into iPads, video games, and just being in front of screens in general. This weekend, however, that all changes.
The City of Meridian Says “Unplug and Be Outside!”
Sure, you don’t have to turn your phone off or unplug anything, but you should.
According to the National Library of Medicine, excessive screen time has several negative effects on children, including impacting language development, hindering emotional and social growth, and even leading to other bad habits. Those might include an increased risk of obesity, sleep disorders, depression, and anxiety…