Setting Healthy Technology Boundaries At Home
Hello everyone.
Dr Brad Ivanchuk here.
I am a Burlington, Ontario chiropractor at Life Chiropractic Centre on Guelph Line.I am also a Certified Posture Expert with the American Posture Institute.
Today we are going to talk about healthy technology boundaries for your home.
Here are 4 things to consider ….
Remember to use all handheld devices at eye level. If your kids use an ipad frequently, consider investing in a stand.
Secondly, make it a rule that for the first hour every morning, your kids do not engage with any technology.Let them get through their morning routine without any interruptions. And let their right brains flourish for an hour or so. This is the creative and artistic side of the brain. Many of us typically do not spend enough time in right brain mode. As soon as we interact with technology, we flip into left brain mode (thinking/analytical) and stay there for the rest of the day. This needs to be better balanced.
Another thing you can do is make an agreement that there are no devices at the dinner table. Take the opportunity for some real human interaction and communication with other family members.
And finally, no technology at least 1 hour before bed-time.
The blue light that is emitted from TV screens, computer screens, ipad screens, cell phone screens etc. hyper-stimulates your brain tissue. This will not allow you to fall into the deep part of your sleep rhythms.
In fact, no wifi in the bedroom is a very healthy idea.
Benefits from doing one, some or all of these?
You are establishing better brain habits for your kids and helping to prevent postural collapse especially forward head posture or tech neck.
Dr Brad Ivanchuk here.
I am a Burlington, Ontario chiropractor at Life Chiropractic Centre on Guelph Line.I am also a Certified Posture Expert with the American Posture Institute.
Today we are going to talk about healthy technology boundaries for your home.
Here are 4 things to consider ….
Remember to use all handheld devices at eye level. If your kids use an ipad frequently, consider investing in a stand.
Secondly, make it a rule that for the first hour every morning, your kids do not engage with any technology.Let them get through their morning routine without any interruptions. And let their right brains flourish for an hour or so. This is the creative and artistic side of the brain. Many of us typically do not spend enough time in right brain mode. As soon as we interact with technology, we flip into left brain mode (thinking/analytical) and stay there for the rest of the day. This needs to be better balanced.
Another thing you can do is make an agreement that there are no devices at the dinner table. Take the opportunity for some real human interaction and communication with other family members.
And finally, no technology at least 1 hour before bed-time.
The blue light that is emitted from TV screens, computer screens, ipad screens, cell phone screens etc. hyper-stimulates your brain tissue. This will not allow you to fall into the deep part of your sleep rhythms.
In fact, no wifi in the bedroom is a very healthy idea.
Benefits from doing one, some or all of these?
You are establishing better brain habits for your kids and helping to prevent postural collapse especially forward head posture or tech neck.
Life Chiropractic Centre is a family chiropractic and postural correction facility.
905 335 LIFE (5433).