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Teens’ screen time doubled to 8 hours a day during the pandemic — not counting schoolwork

Gabrielle Emanuel

WBUR Boston

Nov 22, 2021

The Digital Wellness Lab’s Dr. Michael Rich cautions that increased screen use can bring significant benefits as well as risks.

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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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