Screen time
Screen time suggestions according to the American Pediatric Society:
- Children under 2 should have no screen time
- Limit screen time to one hour/day for children aged 2-5
- Children over 5 should rotate between near and far activities.
Screen time suggestions according to the American Pediatric Society:
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