screen time

Does excessive screen time impact key development skills? Experts explain

Does excessive screen time impact key development skills? Experts explain

Screen time is part of most kids’ days Like everything else in life, it’s fine in moderation, but too much screen time can cause issues in the future. The experts at OutdoorToys have to compiled a guide on the risks of excessive screen time as well as the recommended amount of time your children should […]

2 years ago

Five ways to balance screen time and real-life experiences for your kids

Five ways to balance screen time and real-life experiences for your kids

In today’s digital age, it’s inevitable that screen time is a part of our children’s lives While screen time itself isn’t inherently important, too much usage can lead to a disconnect from reality and can potentially contribute to disruptive behavioural issues. So, how can parents navigate the challenge of encouraging their kids to disconnect from […]

2 years ago

Here are five tips for reducing your child’s use of screens

Here are five tips for reducing your child’s use of screens

Screens can be useful in stressful situations How many times have you been on a long car journey and your child starts fussing in the back – making it hard not to get frustrated – so you hand over your phone and suddenly things are calm again? There is absolutely nothing wrong with a bit […]

2 years ago

How to balance screen time and play time (without causing war)

How to balance screen time and play time (without causing war)

In our ever-connected (over-connected?) world, the trade-off between screen time and playtime has become a thoroughly modern parenting challenge – here are some ways to strike the balance Are you constantly feeling guilty about how much screen time your child gets? But, at the same time, wondering how the hell you’d get your bits done […]

2 years ago

Sleep disorders in children may be caused by too much screen time

Sleep disorders in children may be caused by too much screen time

Sleep disorders have been on the rise recently in children and the cause is being put down to too much screen time. The number of children being admitted to hospital for sleep disorders has risen over the last few years due to the overuse of digital devices, according to medical experts. They also advised that […]

3 years ago