The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Medicine reports that kids aged eight to twelve spend four to six hours per day on screens, and teens average nine hours per day.

Though few people will ditch computers, tablets, and phones altogether, there are plenty of ways to have fun when not online. Engage in one of these activities to reduce your screen time a little.

Family Game Night

Pull out the old-fashioned board games or a deck of cards. These get everyone off of their screens and bring the family together for a chance to connect with each other.

Arts and Crafts

Everyone can enjoy being creative in some way, and there are arts and crafts for all ages. Get watercolor paints for young kids, engage teens in model making, or take a drawing class yourself. You'll have the satisfaction of creating something and have a skill you can practice and improve.

Cook or Bake

Spending time in the kitchen can be relaxing and give you a chance to be creative. A fancy dinner or great dessert is also something everyone will enjoy. Cook on your own or do it together.

Play a Sport

Screen time is not only rough on the eyes but also largely sedentary. Because of this, there's a link between screen time and obesity, and too much can cause other issues. While limiting screen time certainly can play an important role in countering this, it's also important to encourage physical activity.

Playing sports can counter both downsides to using electronics. Almost any sport will get you up and active, not to mention away from your computer and phone. Sports can also teach dedication, teamwork (for many sports), perseverance, and other positive traits.

Spend Less Time Looking at Screens

We all could benefit from spending less time on computers, phones, and other devices. Encourage your children to spend time in a few of these other activities and take some time yourself to do one. Your whole family can benefit and have fun at the same time.