One of the questions we hear most commonly from teens who have suffered a concussion is “When can I drive again?” There are many factors we consider when answering this question.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic we have all spent much more time looking at screens than ever before. Though we do not know definitively what the fall semester will look like, we know that it will likely involve more screen time! This is concerning to many parents. Mindfully considering how much time our kids are using screens is so important. Though in most scenarios, we cannot change school requirements, we can feel empowered to help our kids use screens with certain guidelines.
There is a great article from HealthyChildren.org (Screen time and eye health) that offers parents some useful tips for screen time. A brief summary of their recommendations is found here.
For additional information specific to screen time during a concussion, check out our blog here: Screen time during concussion.
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