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Background television

Background television is television playing nearby when a child is not actively watching, which may still affect attention and interaction.

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Balancing family and technology

Balancing family and technology

Technology is part of family life Family technology balance begins with an honest premise: digital media is not simply an outside threat entering the home. It is often woven into caregiving, education, employment, entertainment, safety, and social connection. A child may use a tablet for school reading, a messaging app to coordinate a sports pickup, […]