Parents concerned about smartphones' negative effects on kids are increasingly turning to screen-free groups for offline alternatives.
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Parents across the U.S. and abroad are joining efforts to delay smartphone use and reduce children's screen time.
Why it matters: Concerns about smartphones' effects on children are fueling broader efforts around offline socialization, digital wellbeing and screen-free childhood initiatives.
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