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Family Day Unplugged initiative tries to keep technology turned off for a day
CBC News Posted: Feb 15, 2016 11:17 AM ET Last Updated: Feb 15, 2016 11:17 AM ET
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A program called Family Day Unplugged is trying to convince people in Alberta to unplug from their smartphones and other devices and instead spend time focused on their family.
Could you or your family stand to reduce time with tablets, desktop computers, TV screens and smartphones?
Family Day Unplugged is one thing, but could you do it for a week? A month? Forever?
Does it make sense to cut your kids back to two hours of screen time a day, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics? Is it feasible?
Let us know in our latest CBC Forum — a daily, hosted discussion about topics of national interest.
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