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Screen Time Guidance by Age

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is all screen time the same?
Video chat with family, co-watching a show, and passive scrolling have different impacts. Quality and context matter as much as minutes.