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Mar 2024
34m 26s

Balancing the Benefits and Concerns of K...

DR. MONA AMIN
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We live in a digital age, and at some point, our children will have access to phones, but it is our responsibility as parents to balance the benefits and risks of phone use. I welcome Bill Brady, who is the CEO and Co-founder of Troomi Wireless, a mobile phone platform designed to improve kids’ mental health through a safe and balanced relationship with tech ... Show More
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