Can screen time really affect your child’s sleep?
In this episode of Tiny Talks, Dr. Avani Hegde, a renowned Pediatrician in Banashankari, explains how screen time—especially in the evening—can interfere with your child’s natural sleep cycle, and what parents can do to build healthy habits early.
In today’s digital world, screens are part of everyday life—from online learning to entertainment. But without proper limits, excessive screen time can disrupt sleep patterns and impact your child’s mood, attention, growth, and development.
🛌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
📱 Why screens affect sleep:
Screens emit blue light, which suppresses melatonin—the hormone that helps us fall asleep. When children use devices close to bedtime, they often struggle to fall asleep and may experience lower sleep quality.
👨👩👧 Tips for Parents to Manage Screen Time:
- Set a screen curfew: Turn off all screens at least one hour before bedtime.
- Create a calm bedtime routine: Encourage activities like reading, a warm bath, or soft music.
- Limit screen exposure during the day: For kids aged 2–5 years, less than one hour of screen time daily is ideal.
- Be a role model: Your child learns from your habits—lead by example.
😴 Why good sleep matters:
Sleep is essential for children’s growth, hormone balance, immunity, and emotional well-being. Developing healthy habits early can create long-term positive impacts.
💬 Dr. Avani Hegde, from one of the Best Hospitals for Children’s in Banashankari, shares:
“Healthy sleep starts with healthy screen habits. Small changes in your child’s daily routine can lead to big improvements in their overall well-being.”
👉 Tune in to this episode of Tiny Talks to help your child unplug, unwind, and sleep better.
Stay with us for the next episode on early signs of thyroid issues in children.
📍 Brought to you by Hegde’s Clinic – proudly recognized as the Best Hospital for Children’s in Banashankari.
