We’re quick to limit kids’ screen time. Parents can also benefit from setting boundaries for themselves

By Michael Wheeler, Physical activity researcher, Deakin University | Lecturer in science communication, The University of Melbourne
David Dunstan, Professor and Laboratory Head of Physical Activity, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
Lauren Arundell, ARC DECRA; Senior Research Fellow; Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), Deakin University
Mats Hallgren, Associate professor, Deakin University
Paddy Dempsey, NHMRC Research Fellow, Deakin University

With screens dominating family life, understanding the impact of parental screen habits on the health of the whole family can guide us in setting better boundaries.

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