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Advice around children's screen use can be overwhelming. There is no single 'right' approach
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When should your child start engaging with screens? How long should they use them for? Can they watch or play alone? Should there be a gap before bed?
When should your child start engaging with screens? How long should they use them for? Can they watch or play alone?
Should there be a gap before bed?
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