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Taking Care: Tips for parents to balance screen time

Note: This story is the second in a series from our annual Health & Wellness special section, first published in the April 1 print edition and sponsored by Franciscan Health.

Carole Sharwarko of the H-F Chronicle talked with Dr. Ira Kumar, board certified pediatrician with Franciscan Health, to learn about the impacts of screen time on young children, and tips for how parents can manage.

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