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Jun 4

9m 4s

Replacing Screens with Books

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY

About this episode

One of the best replacements for screens is picking up a book. Danny opens up on which of his kids enjoyed reading more than the other. Also, Sarah Mackenzie and Jim Daly discuss some of the ways reading with your kids can create a better connection with them.

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