screen time limits
Screens are part of modern childhood. From schoolwork to entertainment to social connection, they’re woven into daily life. But while technology offers convenience and opportunity, it also has a powerful effect on the developing nervous system.
Sometimes a child isn’t “acting out.”
Sometimes they’re maxed out.
In today’s world, children experience constant stimulation — busy school days, extracurricular activities, social dynamics, screens, noise, expectations. Even positive activities can add up. When the nervous system doesn’t get enough recovery time, it can tip into overload. And overload doesn’t always look dramatic.