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The hidden cost of screen time for children - Daily Nation

Published by Nation.africa By Jackson Ngari · 12 August 2026 at 15:00
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The hidden cost of screen time for children - Daily Nation
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Experts say that while screens offer entertainment and learning, growing up online is also changing how children interact with others and exposing them to risks many families overlook.

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