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The debate over just how much screen time is OK for young children rages on.  Now the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued its latest guidelines: no screen time for babies under 1 and no more than 1 hour a day for kids 1-4 years old.  Kids should be more active and sleep more, rather than engage in passive screen time, which can lead to health problems later on in life.  The main concern is the impact of physical inactivity - of which sedentary screen time is a part - on the risk of developing childhood obesity and health problems in adulthood.  

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Since we are just starting to understand the impacts of screen time on youth, it is likely difficult to come up with evidence-based universal recommendations for screen time. However, in addition to the time spent using screens, I think it is also important to consider what the screen is being used for (e.g., social media, educational games, video gaming, etc.) and like you mentioned, ensure youth balance screen time with physical activity.

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