This is a contributed post and therefore doesn't necessarily reflect the views or opinions of this blog or its author.  Source: Pxhere No one wants their kids to spend all their time in front of a screen. However, very few parents decide that their children aren't allowed any screen time at all. Sometimes it's the best way to get them to calm down or relax, and it's an easy way to give yourself a break. If you still worry about your kids when they're in front of a screen, you can take a few steps to protect them. It's important to consider how screen time might affect their health and the possible impact it can have socially. You might not always understand everything they're doing, but you can do some…

Image For parents that don't have a child with special needs, whether it's autism or Asperger's, there can be a lack of empathy. This is especially true when it comes to the idea of negotiating boundaries. For any child on the spectrum, it's never a case of black or white when it comes to a type of boundary or rule. And for those parents out there that have concerns with regards to the amount of screen time their autistic child is having, the temptation can be to let them have as much screen time as possible. However, this doesn't benefit them, nor does it benefit you, as you are, essentially, making a rod for your own back, causing further problems down the line. So, what are the concerns for every…