How Much Is Too Much Screen Time for Children Below Age 5?

Researchers warn against 'technoference' -- multitasking parental duties and social media scrolling

Parents increasingly are scrolling through social media with one hand, feeding their children with the other and keeping their eyes on their screens while doing both.

A Woman Responds To "Screen Free Kids" Screaming In A Restaurant

TikTokSometimes it feels like parents can’t win. If we let our kids watch screens in a restaurant, we’re judged for letting technology parent our kids. If we don’t use screens and our kids get loud or rambunctious in public, then we’re judged for not parenting perfectly. Although... there’s a line. And these moms found it. Recently a mom posted footage from a recent meal out at a restaurant with a friend and their toddlers. Both kids are screami…

How Much Is Too Much Screen Time for Children Below Age 5?

Parents of young children can fall prey to the hype of “educational” media. But the benefits of play and social interaction far outweigh screen gains for young children.

Experts are warning excessive screen time for children is a public health concern related to learning and mental health issues - London Tech News

With schools now out, UK children aged 5–7 are on track to spend more time in front of screens than asleep – with some exceeding 6+ hours of daily screen time, according to national estimates. Experts warn that excessive screen exposure is not just a summer issue – it’s a growing public health concern with serious consequences for learning, mental health, and emotional development. “Screen time is becoming the default for too many young children…

MS Polls: 45% say too much iPad time affects kids’ development, 48% believe in finding balance

45% of poll respondents think using iPads affects children’s development & social skills Screens have become deeply woven into modern life, essential for everything from work and learning to winding down. For many adults, going a day without them feels almost unthinkable. But when it comes to kids, the conversation shifts: are these tools enriching young minds, or replacing crucial developmental experiences? A recent MS Poll found that 45% of re…