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Screen Time – Finding Balance for Kids

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In this episode, Lauren dives into the tricky issue of screen time for kids. She highlights screen time’s value as a learning tool but cautions that without limits, it can hold back kids’ social and emotional growth.

Lauren also explores how the pandemic changed screen habits and how parents can help shift them back. Tune in for down-to-earth advice on creating a healthier, more balanced approach to screens for kids.
29 Oct English South Africa Education · Self-Improvement

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