Healthy Activity Guidelines

**Guidelines** The US Department of Health and Aging devised *"The Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Guidelines for Early Childhood Settings"* in 2009. These guidelines support the Montessori approach to **restricted digital access** in a Montessori environment. According to these guidelines, exposing children to digital devices at an early age can be dangerous, posing several risks: - Unhealthy eating habits. - Less creative and outdoor activity. - Muscle and bone growth retardation. - Retarded growth of linguistic skills and short-term memory. **Disadvantages of Higher Screen Time** - Reduced empathy and social skills. - Sleep disturbance. - Eye strain and poor posture. - Shortened attention span. - Less time spent in self-initiated exploration.