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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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