It's national Screen-Free Week, when parents, educators, children and others try to step away from screen media.
The Early Years Institute of Plainview offers a guide to promoting a balance between the use of technology and old-fashioned ways of play andtime with friends and family.
The week comes with a pledge:
- Watch no TV or DVDs, play no video or mobile games, and only use the computer if it's required for work;
- Encourage my friends and family to go screen-free with me;
- Explore new screen-free activities; and
- HAVE FUN!
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