#AskTheExpert how can a kid to resist TV.

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Keep TVs, video game consoles, and computers in common areas instead of kids' bedrooms. This means kids can't disappear into their rooms for hours at a time. They must share screen time with other family members, and you can keep better tabs on what they're doing and for how long.

But portable devices like tablets and smartphones can make this rule difficult to enforce. At a minimum, require these devices to be charged overnight in common areas, not bedrooms, so they don't interfere with kids' sleep.

Studies indicate that these devices can increase the amount of time it takes for kids to fall asleep. They also may reduce sleep quality and affect your child's attentiveness in school.Additionally, the blue light that smartphones and tablets emit tends to suppress the hormone melatonin, which helps kids feel sleepy.