See a balanced 24-hour day and suggested recreational screen time by age.
Screen-time calculator
See a balanced day for your child's age — and where screen time fits without crowding out sleep and play.
Sleep 10.0hSchool 7.0hHomework 0.5hMeals & routines 2.0hActive play 1.0hScreen (suggested) 1.8hOther free time 1.7h
Suggested recreational screen time
~1.8 hr/day
Based on pediatric (AAP) guidance — limited high-quality screen time for young children, and consistent limits for older kids that don't displace sleep, activity, or family time. General guidance, not a prescription; check with your pediatrician.
How to use this tool
Limits work best when they protect sleep and connection — not as punishment. The stacked day view shows where screen time fits relative to sleep, school, and play.