The Digital Dementia Prevention Checklist DIGITAL DEMENTIA | 7 Steps to Save Your Child’s Brain SUMMIT Prevent Digital Dementia from impacting your child with these 7 brain saving steps! Step #1: Safe Screen Use Reduce combined screen time to less than 2 hours per day for developing children (0 hours for infants). Consume educational content on screens, Step #2: Daily Digital Detox Doses Designate 3 Tech Free times of the day to reconnect as a family (For example: Tech Free Meals, Tech Free Car Rides, and No Tech 1 Hour Before Bed Step #3: Block Blue Light for Better Sleep ‘*Wear blue light blocking glasses in the afternoon and the evening. ‘*Use Apps that block blue light by putting your devices on “night mode" ‘*Reduce screen time completely in the evenings. Don't use devices within one hour of going to bed Step #4: Proper Tech Posture Bring your device up to eye level for browsing, instead of slouching forward to see your screen eTake frequent Posture Breaks Step #5: More Mindful Movement Daily Structured Play Perform Visual and Balance Exercises ‘implement Active Sitting and Standing throughout the Day Step #6: Fuel Your Brain with Super Foods Eliminate (or reduce) processed foods, sugary foods, and fast foods elncorporate these brain foods into your child’s diet: Broccoli, salmon, eggs, nuts, blueberries, leafy greens, and green tea Step #7: Nurture in Nature ‘Be mindful of your body and focus on deep breathing Spend at least an hour per day outside ‘*Upgrade to a nature view while inside