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Experts Advocate Balanced Screen Time for Holiday Family Fun

12/25/2025

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Experts encourage balancing screen time with engaging family activities during the holidays.
Play Cymru suggests relaxing rules on children's screen time during the holidays to benefit families.
Lucy Theo, a psychotherapist, argues against the notion that screens are inherently harmful.
Jay Maddock, a public health expert, warns that excessive screen time can harm health and cites a UK study linking time in nature to improved health, advocating outdoor activities.

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Story summary

Experts encourage balancing screen time with engaging family activities during the holidays.
Play Cymru suggests relaxing rules on children's screen time during the holidays to benefit families.
Lucy Theo, a psychotherapist, argues against the notion that screens are inherently harmful.
Jay Maddock, a public health expert, warns that excessive screen time can harm health and cites a UK study linking time in nature to improved health, advocating outdoor activities.