Our Children & Smart Screens

Short Description

Screens & Kids: Addiction, Risks, Prevention, and Healthy Alternatives

Description

This course explores the growing concern of screen addiction among children, defining it as excessive screen use that negatively impacts their behavior, psychological well-being, and physical health—manifesting in symptoms like reduced attention span and social withdrawal. It outlines age-appropriate screen time recommendations, advising that teens should not exceed 2–3 hours per day. The course highlights clear signs of screen dependency, the risks screens pose to brain development and social skills, and common causes of overuse—such as parental leniency or lack of structure. To prevent addiction, the program recommends setting clear screen-time boundaries, using parental control tools, and offering engaging, healthy alternatives that enrich children's time and fill their emotional and cognitive needs. Additionally, the course presents a practical, step-by-step therapeutic plan tailored for children and adolescents with compulsive screen behaviors. It also provides creative, enriching ideas and activities—across educational, physical, emotional, and social dimensions—to help families replace screen time with meaningful real-life experiences

Course Requirements

It is recommended to follow the learning track outlined by the platform to maximize the benefit from the course content

Course Results

the trainee will receive an official certificate accredited by the platform in case of completing the course content and successfully passing the assessment. Additionally, a comprehensive course test is available to ensure a solid understanding of the material. A summarized PDF version of the content is also provided