Nowadays, even small children have become so addicted to the phone habit that it seems difficult to live without a mobile. Instead of studying or playing, they spend hours watching videos or playing games on the screen. This habit not only affects their eyes and brain but also hurts their behavior and sleep. If your child starts crying or becomes irritable when you snatch the phone, then there is no need to worry. By adopting some easy tips, you can gradually wean children off mobile addiction.

Children learn habits by watching their parents. If you yourself are constantly on the phone, then the child will also do the same. Therefore, first of all, control your mobile use. Keep the phone away during family time at home so that the child feels that fun can be had even without a mobile. Make a fixed routine for children in which the time for studying, playing, eating, and sleeping is fixed. Limit screen time to only 30 minutes or 1 hour a day. When the time is over, explain to the child lovingly and gradually make it a habit that the phone will be used only at a fixed time.

Do interactive activities
Instead of phones, engage children in creative activities like drawing, painting, solving puzzles, reading storybooks, or music classes. These activities will not only entertain them but will also improve their skills. Take children to play in parks or grounds every day. Games like cricket, football, cycling, or running will also give them exercise and distract them from their mobile habit.

Distract them instead of snatching the phone.
If the child cries for the phone, avoid scolding them or snatching the phone forcefully. Divert their attention by giving them a new activity or toy of their choice. Talk to them lovingly so that they understand that fun things can be done even without the phone. Keep the phone away from children for at least an hour before sleeping at night. This will improve their sleep and give rest to their mind. Keeping children away from mobile is a bit difficult but not impossible. With love, patience and proper routine, you can slowly change their habit. Get your children out of phone addiction by reducing their own mobile usage and involving them in sports and creative activities.

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