
Kids and teens 5 to 18 years: Parents should place consistent limits on screen time, which includes TV, social media, and video games. Preschoolers: No more than 1 hour a day of educational programming, together with a parent or other caregiver who can help them understand what they're seeing. Toddlers 18 months to 24 months: Some screen time with a parent or caregiver.
Babies and toddlers up to 18 months old: No screen time, with the exception of video-chatting with family and friends. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued these guidelines for screen time: That's why it's wise to monitor and limit the time your kids spend playing video games, watching TV, and using the Internet.
But too much screen time can have unhealthy side effects. TV, interactive video games, and the Internet can be excellent sources of education and entertainment for kids.