Situation overview
You allowed one more
Book title: You said the last one, and then you allowed one more
The adult allowed one more video, round, or episode after announcing the end. Screen time now has two stopping points, and the first one did not hold.
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Same Words: Every Screen
45 family situations, with suggested language and practical guidance in the book.
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