Books Is Your Child's Confidence Drowning in a Sea In Sea of Tik Tok and Video Games?

• Excessive screen time, especially with video games and social media, raises stress hormones and can adversely affect children's mental health, often correlating with increased anxiety and depression, particularly in girls.
• Younger children should ideally have very limited or no screen time, as early exposure can harm developmental processes.
• Violent video games, especially ones with realistic and immersive content, tend to increase aggressive behavior and negatively impact emotional regulation.
• The unnatural light and electromagnetic fields from screens also pose physiological risks.
• Practical parenting strategies recommended include strict screen time limits (e.g., 90 minutes per day), monitoring and controlling access via apps and passwords, no social media accounts before age 13, screen-free days, and banning violent games.
• Encouraging outdoor play, unstructured boredom, and real-world social interactions is vital for children's confidence and healthy development.
• The book strongly advocates for proactive, consistent parental control and engagement to counterbalance the allre and potential harm of digital media.

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