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Too much screen time harms children, experts agree. So why do parents ignore them?

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Over the past few years, her child's screen time has ranged up to 2-3 hours a day, more than double the limit recommended by pediatricians. (Woraphon Nusen/Dreamstime/TNS)

Parents are bombarded with a dizzying list of orders when it comes to screen time and young children: No screens for babies under 18 months. Limit screens to one hour for children under 5. Only "high-quality" programming. No fast-paced apps. Don't use screens to calm a fussy child. "Co-view" with your kid to interact while watching.

The stakes are high. Every few months it seems, a distressing study comes out linking screen time with a growing list of concerns for young children: Obesity. Behavioral problems. Sleep issues. Speech and developmental delays.





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