Dear Bec—My teen is glued to her phone

Parental As Anything, with Maggie Dent

Jul 23, 20240:08:09Kids & family

Teenagers are spending more time than ever on their phones – they are on devices up to 8 hours a day. And that’s when they’re not at school! Of course, your teen won't see their excessive screentime as an issue. Phones a...

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