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Back to school: How to navigate your child’s screen time at home
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Cyreia Sandlin , as published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 31, 2026
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Key takeaway Health experts caution that excessive screen time can affect a child's development, prompting parents to consider how to manage their child's screen time at home.
As the new school year begins in Atlanta , families are adjusting to daily routines after a summer of more relaxed schedules. This transition can lead to increased screen time for students, who often use devices like iPads and computers in class. Health experts caution that excessive screen time can affect a child's development, prompting parents to consider how to manage their child's screen time at home.
Some parents, like a Brookhaven mother, are taking steps to limit their children's screen time, such as restricting TV on weekdays. Further details on navigating screen time at home are available from Atlanta News First, including insights from local parents and health experts.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 31, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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What is this story about? As the new school year begins in Atlanta, families are adjusting to daily routines after a summer of more relaxed schedules. This transition can lead to increased screen time for students, who often…
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