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Kids’ screen time can be a positive, pediatrician says

Jennifer A. Kingson, Joseph Gallivan

Axios

Jul 17, 2024

The Digital Wellness Lab’s director, Dr. Michael Rich, advises a calm and reasoned approach to developing best practices regarding kids and screen media.

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We believe that by following the science, we can create an empathetic and respectful world in which our kids can grow up healthy, smart, and kind.

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