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Ten days without screens: French families urged to unplug and refocus

Ten days without screens: French families urged to unplug and refocus

Summary

In France, a campaign called "Ten Days Without Screens" encourages children and families to stop using digital devices like tablets and video games for ten days. The goal is to help improve children’s sleep, focus, physical health, and social skills by spending more time on activities such as board games, arts and crafts, and cooking.

Key Facts

  • The campaign is called "Dix Jours Sans Écrans" (Ten Days Without Screens).
  • It involves schools, nurseries, and entire communities in France.
  • The effort asks children to put away tablets, gaming consoles, and other screens.
  • Experts say screen use can negatively affect children’s sleep, concentration, and physical activity levels.
  • Reducing screen time can also help with social and emotional development.
  • Digital parenting coach Elizabeth Milovidov suggests simple activities like board games and art as alternatives.
  • She advises parents to allow children to experience boredom as part of a healthy balance.
  • The campaign is part of a wider conversation on parenting and technology use in the digital age.
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