Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Two parents discuss the challenges families face managing kids’ screen time, from smartphones and social media to YouTube, school devices and the growing use of AI. Scripps News’ Joe St. George and “The Grounded” host Maritsa Georgiou share what they’ve experienced with their own kids and why finding the right balance isn’t always easy.

The conversation comes as schools reconsider phones and devices in classrooms, tech companies face new scrutiny over their impact on children and AI becomes an increasingly bigger part of kids’ lives.
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