Dr. Kanchankumar Bhagyawant recently conducted a parents' awareness session focused on the importance of Sleep, Physical activity and Screen Time guidelines for school children at Stella Maris High School, Wadgaon Sheri, Pune. Here are the key points covered:
### Sleep Guidelines
- *Recommended Hours*: Emphasized the importance of ensuring children get adequate sleep according to their age group.
- *Preschoolers (3-5 years)*: 10-13 hours per day.
- *School-aged Children (6-13 years)*: 9-11 hours per day.
- *Teenagers (14-17 years)*: 8-10 hours per day.
- *Consistent Routine*: Importance of maintaining a consistent bedtime routine.
- *Sleep Environment*: Creating a conducive sleep environment free of distractions, particularly electronic devices.
### Physical Activity Guidelines
- *Daily Activity*: Recommended at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity each day.
- *Variety of Activities*: Encouraged a mix of aerobic, muscle-strengthening, and bone-strengthening activities.
- *Reducing Sedentary Behavior*: Importance of breaking up long periods of sitting with short active breaks.
### Screen Time Guidelines
- *Limitations*: Suggested limiting recreational screen time to no more than 1-2 hours per day.
- *Content and Context*: Monitoring the type of content and ensuring screen time does not interfere with sleep, physical activity, or other essential behaviors.
- *Educational Balance*: Encouraged balancing educational screen time with interactive, physical, and social activities.
Dr. Kanchankumar stressed the importance of parents being role models and creating a balanced lifestyle for their children, integrating adequate sleep, physical activity, and limited screen time to support their overall health and well-being.
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