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nov 1, 2016 - AAP Revises Screen Time Guidelines

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The American Academy of Pediatrics updated its screen time recommendations for the first time since 1999, allowing high-quality co-viewed programming for children aged two to five while maintaining restrictions for children under eighteen months. The revision acknowledged that content quality and the presence of a co-viewing adult moderated cognitive outcomes, marking a significant shift from blanket prohibition toward architectural discernment.

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nov 1, 2016
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~ 9 years and 7 months ago