Durdona Akhmatova

Reduce inactive screen time. Sitting for hours at a time, while using computers, hand-held devices, music players, or TVs, may reduce your child's active playtime.
Pediatricians suggest limiting the time children use digital media outside of homework time. Between ages 2 and 5, allow your children no more than 1 hour of screen time. For children ages 6 and older, set consistent limits on media time. That will help you be sure they have enough time for physical activity, play, sleep, and other healthy behaviors.^3,4
Try these tips to reduce your child's screen time

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  Do not use screen time to reward your child.
  
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  Set up a family game night and turn off all the screens in your home.
  
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  Eat meals together with no media use. Do not eat in front of a screen.
  
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  Limit time in front of TV or other devices and remove them from your child's bedroom.
  
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  Designate media-free places in your home, such as bedrooms.^3,4
  

What should I do if my child is overweight or has obesity?
Children who are overweight are more likely to become adults who are overweight. These children may develop high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and other serious health problems. Weight problems may also lead to stress, sadness, and low self-esteem in children. Because children grow at different rates at different times, it is not always easy to tell if a child is overweight. For example, it is normal for boys to have a growth spurt in weight and catch up in height later.
Ask your health care professional to measure your children and tell you if they are in a healthy range for their age and gender. You can also calculate your child's body mass index (BMI) NIH external link, then discuss any concerns with your child's health care professional. BMI is a measure of body fat calculated from weight and height. If your provider tells you that your child weighs more than he or she should, there are ways you can help your child who is struggling with his or her weight.