 Here's another Thrive Tip from Kaiser Permanente and Fox 12. Many kids spend more time in front of a screen than they do reading, talking with family and friends, or playing outside. Too much screen time causes both physical and mental health problems. Overall, the AAP recommends zero screen time under two, one hour of screen time per day for school age kids, for teenagers, two hours. Really make sure that screen time is purposeful and not just to escape getting outside and playing or interacting with others. I would recommend an electronic fast for your family. Studies show that even two weeks of electronics free time will increase the quality of sleep, increase attention and focus, and also increase a child's ability to regulate their emotions. Eating together as a family is one of the greatest things we can do, as well as planning leisure activities that incorporate getting outside. This has been another Thrive Tip sponsored by Kaiser Permanente and Fox 12. Visit kptv.com slash thrive for more information.