4 health benefits to cutting back screen time

Cutting back on screen time can be difficult, but it can be important to have time to do other things. Here, psychologist Siri Helle gives her three best tips on how to succeed.

4 health benefits to cutting back screen time

Dear Mayo Clinic: I catch myself constantly nagging my kids and spouse to put down their devices during dinner, in the evenings and on weekends. I feel burned out by screens by the end of the workday. How can I encourage tech-free time for my family and reduce screen time? Answer: Smartphones, gaming systems and screens are everywhere. They are in our homes, bedrooms, offices, vehicles, pockets and purses. While these electronics can be helpful …