The Darker Side Of Screen Time

Published: June 26, 2019, 4:03 a.m.

b'Emotional outbursts. Lost sleep. These are signs that your kids are spending too much time with digital devices. Here\'s what you can do about it.
Here\'s what to remember:
- Pay attention to your children\'s emotional relationship with screens, not just how much time they are spending with them.
- Don\'t just make technology rules based on time.
- Do guard bedtimes and mealtimes.
- Don\'t expect taking away the phone to solve all your family\'s problems.
- Mentor your kids; don\'t just monitor them.

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