Managing screen time: finding the right balance

21 October, 2026

“Just five more minutes!” In many homes, the screen-time negotiation starts up again every evening. Tablet, TV, gaming console, phone: screens are part of family life, and that's normal. They help us learn, create and stay in touch with Grandma. So the challenge isn't to ban them, but to give them the right place. Here's what pediatricians recommend, along with a few practical strategies for finding balance without turning every evening into a tug-of-war.   What pediatricians recommend The Ca...

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