Think about a recent restaurant you have been to. What about shopping at the grocery store or waiting in a doctor’s office?
How often do you see children using phones and tablets in these situations?
Phones and tablets can act as a great distraction. Helping young children deal with waiting during boring errands or waiting for restaurant food to arrive. They can minimize tantrums and anxiety in social situations.
Young children are exposed to potentially damaging blue light each day,
And we want to be sure to support young children’s eyes. Those young eyes will still be developing for many years.
Research shows that early exposure to blue light can lead to eye strain.
So what can be done to keep children engaged without having to resort to using an electronic device?
- Prepare before going out. Bring a toy or game that can be used while waiting.
- Bring a snack for a child to eat while waiting for their food to be prepared.
- When you find yourself waiting, have a book to read. This will model reading behavior to children, instead of suggesting the use of mobile devices.
- Ask the children questions. Practicing socializing and holding a conversation will help the time pass quickly and set them up for great success throughout their lives.
- Use a quality blue light filtering lens like BluTech.
Children need every opportunity to develop healthy and strong eyes.
Keeping them safe can be easy and highly rewarding.
It takes a little planning. And the results can be life-long.
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