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Help! I Think My Child Is Addicted to Screens.
Help! I Think My Child Is Addicted to Screens. May 3, 2023
  • Screen addiction can manifest in many ways and have adverse effects on children.
  • Setting up healthy boundaries can help in weaning children off their devices.
  • Understanding screen addiction and communicating the potential risks to children can help reduce device usage and empower children to choose other activities.
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Does my child have a technology addiction?
Does my child have a technology addiction? October 19, 2015

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  • The average American child spends 7 hours a day in front of the TV, computer, phone, tablet, and other electronic devices.
  • Parents should be concerned if their child’s technology habit is having negative social, emotional, or educational consequences.
  • Establish "no screen" zones and times in your home.
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