If you're looking for ways to get your kids off screens this half-term, TV presenter and magician Stephen Mulhern reveals why you should swap video games for board games - and there's a simple way to get your kids to start.
It's easy for kids to be kept occupied during half-term by watching their favourite shows or gaming, and it's OK to let them play for a bit. But it can be frustrating when your child or teen refuses to put down their console and even do simple things like brush their teeth or get dressed. And while screens aren't the only reason kids aren't playing outdoors, and you shouldn't feel guilty about screen time, you will want to know how to reduce screen time - even if it ends up being a compromise.
