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As screens compete for families’ attention, children’s development<\/a> is paying the price, top federal health officials warn.<\/p>\n

Early and excessive screen time can trigger severe neurocognitive delays in young children<\/a>, impacting attention spans, memory and language skills, according to Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos, interim surgeon general and principal deputy assistant secretary of health.<\/p>\n

“Parents are now fighting for attention from the screens,” Haridopolos told Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n

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To help parents combat screen addiction<\/a>, the U.S. Surgeon General’s Office has released a targeted framework known as “the 5 Ds.”<\/p>\n

Don’t wait for a conflict to establish boundaries, experts recommend. Sit down as a family to outline clear, age-appropriate rules regarding when, where and how long screens can be used throughout the day.<\/p>\n

Setting explicit expectations ahead of time cuts down on daily arguments, experts say.<\/p>\n

Parents should model healthy screen habits<\/a> themselves, Haridopolos said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“If we’re constantly on our screens, then perhaps our children will be, too,” she said, encouraging adults to “be good role models and lead by example.”<\/p>\n

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Rather than defaulting to giving children a tablet when they’re bored, Haridopolos recommended steering them toward hands-on activities, such as doing arts and crafts or preparing a healthy meal<\/a> together.<\/p>\n

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Breaks like summer and the holidays are critical windows for families to reset digital boundaries, the interim surgeon general suggested.<\/p>\n

Haridopolos encouraged families to build regular screen-free periods into their daily routines, including during meals, car rides and before bedtime.<\/p>\n

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As part of the “Delay” step, Haridopolos recommended putting off children’s access to screens whenever possible. One way to do that, she said, is by requiring phones and other mobile devices<\/a> to be charged overnight in a shared household space \u2014 like the kitchen or living room \u2014 rather than in children’s bedrooms.<\/p>\n

“Those are some simple activities that you can do that will make huge changes in the future,” the interim surgeon general added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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