Content provided by Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health

Too much screen time can affect children’s sleep, learning, family connections and opportunities for active play. Encouraging more outdoor time is a great way to build healthy habits and support overall health and well-being. Autumn is a great time for kids to explore the changes of the season around them, while biking, walking, wheeling or playing sports. Regular physical activity can boost self-esteem, improve sleep and support academic achievement.

Check out Choices Rewired to learn more about the impacts of excessive screen use and gain practical tips on encouraging healthy choices around screen use.

Looking for ideas on how to spend time outdoors? Visit Active for Life for fun outdoor games including a printable fall scavenger hunt!