Excess screen time can cause chaotic thinking in children, says expert

Finding alternative activities and redirecting their attention away from screens is something that parents need to plan as a solution, she said. — Image by Racool_studio on Freepik

Communicating with children about their screen habits is an essential tool to help reduce their screen time, according to a certified parental trainer.

Speaking to Khaleej Times, Elena Rethorn, an educator, parent coach and creator of Parent2Be, a course for parents, said that parents should be careful about excessive screen time for their children during the winter break. She advised that instead of simply forbidding it or grounding their children, a conversation about their usage of electronic devices will go a long way in limiting children's usage of mobiles and tabs.