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The biggest predictor of screen time for kids is how much their parents use their devices, a new study finds. Kathleen Finlay/Getty Images hide caption

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Parents are key when it comes to limiting screen time for kids, study finds

Early adolescence is a time when kids are becoming more independent and spending more time on social media. When it comes to curbing screen time in this age group, new research suggests some parental strategies work better than others.

Parent strategies that work to curb tween screen time

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How to help young people limit screen time — and feel better about how they look
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How to help young people limit screen time — and feel better about how they look

New research found teens and young adults who even briefly cut time on social media gained self esteem. Try these 5 tips to help them — and yourself — improve screen-life balance.

How to help young people limit screen time — and feel better about how they look

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What You Need To Know About Babies, Toddlers And Screen Time

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What You Need To Know About Babies, Toddlers And Screen Time

Researchers are still learning about the effects of touch-screens on kids. But scientists say that certain kinds of screen time, involving interaction with other people, can help youngsters learn.

What You Need To Know About Babies, Toddlers And Screen Time

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