“text neck”, a straightening of the normal curve in the neck. Text neck alters the normal posture of your child. It can lead to difficulty or discomfort with simple school tasks like reading the words on a whiteboard or carrying a backpack. Bad smart device posture can cause chronic pain, decreased neck motion, and achy muscles.
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Good Posture Points For Smart Devices:
1. Change The Position
Most of us look at our smart devices with our heads down and our chins tucked to our chests. Your child probably does the same thing. Instead of your child holding the device in his or her lap or on a desk, he or she can hold or place the device at eye level when reading long posts or articles. This will allow them to maintain good posture while using their smart devices.
2. Take A Stretch Break
Your child should take a break to look up and stretch after using a smart device for 30 minutes. Looking down for prolonged periods of time leads to a straightening of the