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When screens create peace but natural play creates conflict

My kids fight constantly when they're not on screens but get along perfectly when they're watching something together and I'm confused about what's actually better.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Digital entertainment masks rather than resolves underlying sibling dynamics and social skills.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Screen time guidelines — what research says?”

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