5 Smart Ways to Limit Kids’ Screen Time

Establishing clear boundaries around devices will give children the freedom to explore real life instead of the digital realm.
5 Smart Ways to Limit Kids’ Screen Time
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Fixed attention on screens is hijacking a generation’s childhood and well-being en masse. Sure, there are benefits to technology. The issue isn’t whether this generation has enough exposure to modern technology; it’s whether they have enough exposure to real life.

Anyone who spends any time with children and teens—parents, grandparents, teachers, neighbors—can see there is a cost to the minutes and hours our children are allowed to give away to the digital world each day.

Barbara Danza
Barbara Danza
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Barbara Danza is a contributing editor covering family and lifestyle topics. Her articles focus on homeschooling, family travel, entrepreneurship, and personal development. She contributes children’s book reviews to the weekly booklist and is the editor of “Just For Kids,” the newspaper’s print-only page for children. Her website is Barbara-Danza.com
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