Gone are the days where toy dinosaurs were enough to pass kids' time. Screens have largely taken over what were once conventional playtime activities. Today, young ones draw with a stylus instead of a pencil, dress up digital dolls and play with virtual monsters.

一只玩具恐龙足以打发孩子们时间的日子已经一去不复返了。屏幕在很大程度上取代了过去传统的娱乐活动。今天，年轻人用手写笔而不是铅笔画画，打扮成数码娃娃，和虚拟怪兽玩耍。

Although many parents are privy to the effects of too much screen time, research from the University of Auckland has confirmed the link between on-screen overdoses and potentially harmful consequences for children.

尽管家长都知道过多的屏幕时间会产生什么影响，但奥克兰大学的研究证实了屏幕上的过量使用与儿童潜在的有害后果之间的联系。

The research shows that two-year-olds who exceed the recommended hour a day of screen time are more likely to experience health and behavioural problems before reaching school age.

研究表明，两岁的孩子如果每天看屏幕的时间超过一小时，他们在学龄前更有可能出现健康和行为问题。

During the school holidays, it can be especially difficult to keep tabs on device usage. Parents should create structured, healthy digital habits that fit with their family framework, and implement some easy tips to foster a positive relationship between tots and technology.

在学校放假期间，很难密切注意设备的使用情况。父母应该养成符合家庭框架的结构化、健康的数字习惯，并实施一些简单的技巧来培养孩子和科技之间的积极关系。

Here's how:

方法如下：

Guide kids to good content

引导孩子获得好的内容

Google's Family Link is a saviour for parents wanting more control over their children's screen time. Parents can approve or block apps their kid wants to download through the Google Play store, and can download positive, educational apps directly to their child's device.

谷歌的家庭链接是想要控制孩子屏幕时间的父母们的救星。家长可以通过谷歌Play store批准或屏蔽孩子想要下载的应用程序，还可以直接将积极的教育类应用程序下载到孩子的设备上。

Monitor screen time

控制屏幕时间

If surrendering for the sake of avoiding a tantrum is becoming all-too-common, Family Link allows adults to set a device "bedtime" as well as specific time limits. Parents can also remotely lock devices, meaning parental power is restored.

为了避免吵架而投降非常普遍，那么家庭链接就可以让成年人给设备设置一个“就寝时间”以及特定的时间限制。家长也可以远程锁定设备，这意味着家长的权力被恢复。

Set a good example

树立好榜样

Parents who are constantly plugged in are not sending a healthy message to their kids. By finding more ways to press the pause button, it shows children the importance of connecting face-to-face and spending time doing activities away from screens. Never doubt the importance of a good old digital detox.

经常上网的父母并没有给他们的孩子传递健康的信息。通过寻找更多的方法来按下暂停键，它向孩子们展示了面对面交流和花时间在其他活动的重要性。永远不要怀疑数码排毒的重要性。

Foster face-to-face conversation

促进面对面交谈

Stress the importance of talking it out - irl (in real life for people over the age of 30). Make sure to engage kids in fun and productive conversations to remind them that family time can still be fun. Making a habit of eating dinner as a family around the table is an easy way to schedule in face-to-face conversation, instead of huddling behind Netflix.

强调说出来的重要性- irl(在现实生活中超过30岁的人)。确保让孩子参与有趣且富有成效的对话，提醒他们与家人在一起的时间仍然可以很有趣。养成一家人围坐在餐桌旁吃饭的习惯是安排面对面交谈的一个简单方法，而不是挤在屏幕后面。