Kids' willpower is no match for fast food and screens. Try this instead

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For decades, parents were told to help children build willpower like a muscle, to resist things like junk food and too much time on their screens. But new research suggests a better strategy.

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Kids' willpower is no match for fast food and screens. Try this instead
NPR Topics: News

Kids' willpower is no match for fast food and screens. Try this instead

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For decades, parents were told to help children build willpower like a muscle, to resist things like junk food and too much time on their screens. But new research suggests a better strategy.