Sweden suggests parents put down phones to boost child interaction

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Sweden's Public Health Agency released recommendations for adults on screen time, urging parents to put down phones when with children, create "phone-free zones" like dining tables, and be mindful of online privacy.
The advice stems from research showing a link between parental screen habits and children's usage and well-being.

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Sweden's Public Health Agency released recommendations for adults on screen time, urging parents to put down phones when with children, create "phone-free zones" like dining tables, and be mindful of online privacy. The advice stems from research showing a link between parental screen habits and children's usage and well-being.

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