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Articles on screen time, child development and parenting in a digital world.
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Endless videos: why autoplay and suggestions keep young children on screens
When the next video starts before the last one ends, the decision to stop falls to a small child. A commentary on why autoplay and suggestion feeds are hard, and what helps at home.
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Meltdowns when screen time ends: 7 ways to make the switch easier
Tears and anger when the tablet goes off are very common. Why it happens, and seven practical ways to make the transition calmer.
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Managing screens without banning them: how to make a family media plan
Rules are easy to set and hard to keep. A simple plan the whole family agrees on can cut down the nightly negotiations. A step-by-step example.
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Screen time for preschoolers: what do expert bodies recommend?
What the World Health Organization, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Canadian Paediatric Society say about screen time for young children, and how to apply it at home.
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