Next time you’re out and about, conduct some behavioral research. You’re not imagining things if you notice that the children you spot are focused on their phones. This phenomenon has caused the pediatric community to become alarmed by the negative impact too much screen time—and too little socializing—has on youngsters. “Spending too much time browsing can cause emotional and behavioral problems in children, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.”
This addiction to screens, according to results of a study involving 292,000 children, regularly trigger anxiety, depression, aggression, and hyperactivity. Happily, children choosing sports over devices are emotionally healthier, and swimming is especially beneficial, say parents who have gotten their own kids off their phones and into bodies of water. Would you like to launch your own effort? Take the family on a beach-focused vacation to English-speaking Belize. Check the family into Manta Island Resort where you can launch your own plan to get your kids to cut back on screen time and have more fun!
How to get the ball rolling
Your intention to re-focus your child’s attention requires your attention, too, so choosing Manta’s Belize all-inclusive package frees up your time to do just that. This family-friendly property offers luxe digs in close proximity to the swimming pool and ocean, and you can use onsite amenities to reward kids as they master the art of swimming. Use rewards like other tours and time exploring Glover’s Reef Atoll, once home to pirates, to focus kids on this goal.
Manta offers wi-fi connectivity for guests, so set up specific amounts of time for all family members to check feeds and texts, and lead by example. After all, if you’re constantly checking for messages during your visit, don’t expect youngsters to limit their own browsing! Further, meals at Manta have been kid approved, and culinary staff will work with you to accommodate food sensitivities.
This is a child’s wonderland, but adults benefit too!
Parents who try to help wean their kids perpetual device use deserve rewards, so count on getting your share. Manta’s on-site spa delivers luxurious salon experiences and a yoga deck designed for guests who rely upon this discipline for relaxation are accommodated. Further, Manta’s special offers can reduce the cost of your escape while making sure that families enjoy every aspect of a stay.
What may have started as your effort to wean your child off cell phone dependency while encouraging a healthy love of swimming can turn out to be a blessing for every member of the family, and what better way to launch this important effort that starts right here. Upon your return home, kids can be encouraged to swim at local clubs, YMCAs, and schools, thus your initiation into this practice will continue to benefit everyone. As a bonus, you’ll find it’s easier to modify your own device use time, too!
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