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Experts say the chances of incidents like non-permissible in-app purchasing by kids have increased, with screen-time rising amid the pandemic.

\"It's really important to remember that many of our kids have lost that muscle for socializing with other kids,\" Simmons said.

In December, Becky Worley, a technology contributor and correspondent for \"GMA,\" gave tips for parents after a Connecticut mother told \"GMA\" that her son racked up $16,000 in in-app game purchases.

\"Parents need to be asking questions like, 'Who do you play with?' 'What do you like about a game?' and 'When do you know that you’ve played too much?'\" Worley said.

The American Academy of Pediatrics told \"GMA\" at the start of COVID-19 that it recognized children would be using more screen media \"whether for entertainment, education or social connection.\"

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One of the organization's top tips for managing screen time is to make a plan.

\"Talk with your kids about what your daily structure will be, how you will handle stress and when you will take breaks from tele-work or schoolwork to relax and connect with each other,\" the AAP wrote on its website.

The AAP published a list of ways to deal with increased screen time, which include using media together and finding offline activities.

Read more tips here.

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