On average, children age 8-18 in the United States spend 7 1/2 hours a day watching or using screens. While screens can entertain, teach, and keep children occupied, too much use or the …

May 22, 2025 · Looking for screen time guidelines for social media? Instead of fixed limits, experts recommend focusing on the quality of kids' digital interactions. Learn additional tips and …

Jun 19, 2024 · Set and enforce daily or weekly screen time limits and curfews, such as no exposure to devices or screens one hour before bedtime. Consider using apps that control the …

Jul 24, 2017 · A Children's Health expert explains the effect of too much screen time, recommended screen time limits by age and tips for parents to reduce screen time.

Jun 16, 2025 · Is screen time harmful to a child's development and well-being? We created a chart of the recommend amount of screen time per day kids should have according to experts.

Jul 30, 2025 · How much screen time for kids is too much? Screen time isn’t all bad, but creating some boundaries for electronic devices can help keep them safe.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends minimizing or eliminating media exposure, other than video chatting, for children under the age of 18 months. For older …

Feb 1, 2025 · For children 18 months to 5 years, consider having no more than 1 hour of screen time per day. For children 5 and older, including teens, make a "family media plan" that is right …

Explore guidance on screen time and kids and technology to help children build healthy digital habits and balance online and offline life. When should kids be introduced to screens? Is all …

Jun 26, 2025 · There are plenty of resources on healthy screen-life balance for both kids and adults, as well as tools to help along the way. Start small, stay consistent, and remember: it all …