More time, better connections: Benefits of cutting back screen time


By AGENCY
  • Family
  • Monday, 02 Jun 2025

Putting down your phone and going outside for an enjoyable activity can be a mood booster. Photo: Freepik

I catch myself constantly nagging my kids and spouse to put down their devices during dinner, in the evenings and on weekends. I feel burnt out by screens by the end of the workday. How can I encourage tech-free time for my family and reduce screen time?

Smartphones, gaming systems and screens are everywhere. They are in our homes, bedrooms, offices, vehicles, pockets and purses.

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