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Evening Standard
Lifestyle
Nuray Bulbul

This is what screen time does to a child's brain

Global guidelines suggest limiting screen time, but is that really necessary? - (PA Archive)

The idea that screen time is the contemporary era's curse, causing a plethora of issues from childhood obesity to mental health issues, has gained popularity.

However, there are now strong arguments that screen time for your children is not as harmful as previously believed.

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