Parents, Put Down Your Devices

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Parents spend a lot of time arguing with their kids about screen time, trying to limit access to smart phones, and social media.

But – more and more new research suggests that parents should perhaps take a look at their OWN screen time – and think about how much time they spend on the phone.

In their weekly conversation, WHYY’s Maiken Scott speaks with psychologist Dan Gottlieb about the findings.

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