I can’t help but notice children, all children. I love watching them, especially when they don’t know your looking. One thing I have been especially aware of lately, is how many adorable moments go by without the parent seeing it. It used to be that parents couldn’t take their eyes off of their children, but now, so many parents can’t take their eyes off of their screens! And to make matters worse, now the kids can’t take their eyes off of the screens. Children as young as 6 months are being entertained by video games and TV shows, and the situation is having effects on their health. Doctors in the UK are warning parents about the long term effects that screen time can have on their mental health, and those who live and work in the Silicon Valley want none of it for their own children. How many times have we all observed people in restaurants on their phones instead of talking to each other? It’s becoming an epidemic! Children love to imitate their parents, so try to keep them imitating positive behaviors, instead of phone use or TV watching. And join us on March 3rd at the LI Food and Film Feast, to hear pediatrician, Larry Palevsky, talk about the benefits of family time!