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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Limit screens, and have them go outside to play with friends more.  Let them walk to the library, the store, whatever is walkable, on their own.  Give more freedom/try not to say no as often as you do now.  Allow sleep away camp - best independence and confidence builder ever[/quote]

While you might be limiting screens, I would not frame it that way. Frame the situation as increasing fun time outside with friends so they focus on what they get. Once kids are enjoying biking, exploring the outdoors, playing kickball or soccer or whatever, they see that as enjoyable and do not miss the screens.

I'm not saying that you are framing it that way. Just sharing an idea for anyone who might need to persuade screen-focused kids to do something different.

It also helps to send them to summer camps that are outside without screens available. I saw a great one while traveling through NY state. The kids were outside at a wildlife sanctuary and exploring the outdoors, building forts with sticks, and generally having a blast.

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