Parents can limit screen time and teach planning skills to overcome some distractions, several medical experts said.

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Limit screen time for older children to no more than 30 minutes per week during child care, and ensure children have no more than one to two hours of quality screen time per day overall.

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For example, you might consider a limit of one or two hours a day and, for a better night's sleep, no screen time in the hour before bed.

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