But children, like adults, should employ good posture and technique and use workstations that are properly set up. Here are some recommendations from Dr. Adrienne Tilbor, a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. When setting up the computer, make sure the keyboard is in line with the monitor toavoid twisting the body or turning the head. Light should be adequate without creating a glare on the screen. Your child should be able to look at the screen without raising or lowering his or head.
Good posture is also important.
Get your child a chair that helps him or her maintain an erect spine. When using the keypad or mouse, wrists should not arch up or rest on the pad. Set time limits when using the computer and remind your child to periodically look away from the screen to give the eyes a rest. Skateboarding can be hazardous Children under 15 are most susceptible to skateboard injuries, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Sprains, fractures, bruises and cuts are the most common injuries.