How can I protect my child's eyes from prolonged screen time?

"Every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds. It’s the simplest habit with the biggest impact on eye health." 

In this quick, solo episode, Jessica shares a simple but powerful strategy to protect your child's eyes from the effects of prolonged screen time: the 20-20-20 rule. This method is an easy way to reduce eye strain and support your child's visual health, especially as kids spend more time on screens for learning and play.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• What is the 20-20-20 Rule? How it works and why it’s so effective.
• Why Visual Breaks Matter: How prolonged screen time can cause visual stress, spasms, and even an increase in nearsightedness.
• Simple Tips for Parents and Teachers: Creative ways to make "eye breaks" fun and effective for kids, plus why parents should use this method too!

If you’re looking for an easy, science-backed way to protect your child’s eyes (and your own), this episode will give you everything you need to start the 20-20-20 habit today.

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