{"id":10158,"date":"2019-07-29T16:34:19","date_gmt":"2019-07-29T15:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/screentimelabs.com\/?p=10158"},"modified":"2022-03-18T04:59:42","modified_gmt":"2022-03-18T04:59:42","slug":"parent-advice-about-kids-screen-time-age-by-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/screentimelabs.com\/blog\/parent-advice-about-kids-screen-time-age-by-age\/","title":{"rendered":"Parent Advice about Kids’ Screen Time, Age by Age"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Defining \u201cScreens\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, one important note. Screens, in this case, means \u201call screens,\u201d not just phones and tablets. Laptops and TV time should also be considered when applying screen time guidelines. Another point to remember: There’s little evidence, currently, that screens cause medical harm<\/a>, but there are concerns around a lack of physical activity and that excessive screen time can negatively impact social skill development. This is true across all ages and needs to be taken into account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Babies And Toddlers Up To 18 Months<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In general, screen time of any length is not recommended for children younger than 18 months<\/a>. This is less due to any harm possible from screens and more to do with keeping children engaged and active in the world around them: The WHO also recommends kids be kept out of strollers and other restraints as much as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18-24 Months<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 18-24 month period, it’s recommended that any screen time be supervised with a parent who actively watches and engages with the content along with their child. One example is educational programming that encourages kids to count or spell along, for example. Unsupervised time is still not recommended for this age bracket, and supervised time should be kept to under one hour per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

24 Months to Five Years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These recommendations are largely the same as the 18-24 month olds, but with a suggestion that parents work to develop \u201creal-world\u201d connections. For example, if you watch a show with a child, you might ask them how experiencing what happens on the show might make them feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 Years to Preteen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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