They are not a toy," said Dr. Michelle Ponti, chair of the society's digital health task force. Dr. Michelle Ponti says parents should try to set a good example for their children by monitoring their own habits with screens. Turner said while books, sports and games are offered, the draw for her kids is always towards a screen. "First thing in the morning after they get up, they ask to watch TV," she said. Ponti aims to have children develop healthy habits early in life when it's easier to set limits rather than imposing them at older ages.

Source: CBC News June 01, 2017 03:56 UTC