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When screen withdrawal reveals how dependent your child has become

My 7-year-old had a meltdown when the WiFi went out that was so intense I thought something was seriously wrong with her and I realized I don't know who she is without her devices.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A parent discovers their child's emotional regulation and sense of self have become dangerously intertwined with digital access.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Screen time technology and raising digital children?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.