Screen Time | Age Appropriate Screen Time Intervals For Kids & Teens

Dr. Nicole Beurkens talks about what kinds of electronic devices and screen time activities are appropriate based on the age of your child.

Some questions I hear often in the clinic …
How old should my child be before getting a smartphone?
What is the appropriate screen time use for my pre-schooler?
How old should my child be before I allow social media?

Here is a helpful breakdown of screen time use recommendations from The American Academy of Pediatrics: (See breakdown listed below resources)

RESOURCES & LINKS:
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Screen Time - How Much Is Too Much? [Blog Post] - http://bit.ly/2F3ftKC
Put Down The Phone and Engage [Blog Post] - http://bit.ly/39qKR3S
Screen Time Can Be Dangerous for Kids’ Mental & Physical Health [Blog Post] - http://bit.ly/2QwXh1t
LIFE WILL GET BETTER [Book] - http://bit.ly/37t6TkJ
Dr. Nicole Beurkens Website - https://www.drbeurkens.com
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Birth to 18 months - no screen time use unless it’s something like FaceTime with a relative.

18 months old to 4 years old - no more than one hour per day and with a parent.

5 - 8 years old - no more than two hours of screen time outside of school.

9-11 years old - prioritize activities besides devices. Flip phones are appropriate if they need to communicate with parents via call or text.

11- 15 years old - may consider a smartphone if they are exhibiting responsibility by following the family tech rules that are in place. Set clear expectations for use. Limited social media with parent oversight may be appropriate.

15-17 years old - smartphone is appropriate if they are demonstrating the ability to follow your rules.

General rules that are good to have in place:
Mealtimes to be device-free
No devices in the bedroom at night

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