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Ideally, a Sweden would be taking the considerable parental leave policy - over one year distributed among both parents, and preschool starts at 1 year old, so working parents don't often need to have the kid present while working.

The recommendations are at https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/livsvillkor-levnadsvanor... .

It does say that video calls with relatives and looking at photos is okay, otherwise, avoid where possible.

When it isn't possible, like if an older child is using digital media, sit with them to discuss and explain what's going on, at a level they can understand.

https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/livsvillkor-levnadsvanor... suggests that if you need to your your phone or other screens, for example, to check the bus schedule, buy tickets, or communicate with the school, then tell the kid what you are doing so they know it's for practical matters, not for entertainment or pastime.



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