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Making Screen Time Learning Time

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Learning to Read

Screen-Free Zones

Season 2023 Episode 19

While technology has improved quality of life, it’s also brought plenty of challenges for parents. Too much screen time affects sleep and social skills, but not allowing it is unrealistic and unhelpful. In this video we learn how one family uses screen-free zones to find balance.

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