Screen Time and Children

Until 18 months of age, limit screen use to video chatting with an adult (for example, with a parent out of town).
Between 18 and 24 months, screen time should be limited to watching educational programming with a caregiver.
For children 2-5, limit non-educational screen time to about 1 hour per weekday and 3 hours on weekends.
For ages 6 and older, encourage healthy habits and limit activities that include screens.
Screens are here to stay and can offer many positives. It’s never too early to develop a screen-time plan with your family. Let your children share their ideas and concerns. Some additional tips to keep in mind are:
Please familiarize yourself with programming to make sure it is age-appropriate.
Talk to your child about what they are seeing. Point out good behaviour, such as cooperation, friendship, and concern for others. Make connections to meaningful events or places of interest.
Be aware of advertising and how it influences choices.
Encourage your child to learn other activities such as sports, music, art, and hobbies that do not involve screens.
Set a good example with your own safe and healthy screen habits.
Teach children about online privacy and safety.
Actively decide when your child is ready for a personal device.
Encourage using screens in ways that build creativity and connection with family and friends.
Consider your child or teen’s maturity and habits. The right plan for one family may not be a good fit for another.
Positive and healthy screen use is possible with proper guidance and consistency.
Talk to us if you are concerned about your child’s screen time.
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