Screen Time Budget Calculator (Kids)
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Recommended Daily Screen Time
A general age-based screen time guideline in hours per day, based on commonly cited pediatric recommendations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do these screen time guidelines come from?
This follows commonly cited pediatric guidance (such as American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations): avoiding screens under 18-24 months (except video calls), limiting to about 1 hour/day of high-quality content for ages 2-5, and consistent reasonable limits for older children.
Does all screen time count the same?
Most guidelines distinguish between passive entertainment screen time and educational, creative, or social-connection screen use — many pediatricians focus more on content quality and context than strictly counting total minutes.
Are these guidelines universally agreed upon?
Recommendations have evolved over time and some researchers debate the strictness of specific limits — focus on these as a general reference point and adapt based on your own family's values and your child's individual needs.
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