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Screened out

Technology is thoroughly ingrained in all our lives and our children are no exception. From an early age, screens are a key source of entertainment for them and, like it or not, highly effective at keeping them occupied. At school, they’re used increasingly in the classroom. But sometimes it can all get too much. Sometimes wouldn’t you appreciate a little downtime from technology? Here Liat Hughes Joshi, parenting expert and author of How to Unplug Your Child* shares some of her top screen-free activities for a mix of ages.

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