Screen Time for Kids: 5 Ways for Parents to Manage Technology at Home

Studies show too much screen time is bad for kids. But, is that all there is to it? Some different ideas on the subject and tips to bring balance at home.
Screen Time for Kids: 5 Ways for Parents to Manage Technology at Home
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Barbara Danza
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How reliant are your children on their digital devices? How much time do they spend staring at screens?

For years, experts have been warning parents about the dangers of “screen time” to their kids. Most recently, attention has shifted away from a fear of too much television to fear of too much time on digital devices of any kind.

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 BarbaraDanza.com
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