The Orange County Board of Health recently approved a resolution recognizing “Screen-Free Week” and urging residents to take steps to limit kids’ screen time (TVs and computers as well as personal devices). They’re also urging local school districts and state lawmakers to take action to restrict the use of personal devices in the classroom, citing a rising tide of data about the negative effect of screens on school performance and students’ mental health.
Visit ScreenFree.org for more information.
Aaron welcomes Orange County Commissioner Amy Fowler and physician Aparna Jonnal, who both sit on the Orange County Board of Health, to discuss the issue and share tips for parents.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
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