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Screen Time for Kids: How Much Is Okay — and How Do You Enforce It?

The question isn't just how much screen time is healthy. But also: how do you hold the line when YouTube always wants more?

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Based on recommendations from the WHO and the American Academy of Pediatrics

Recommended Screen Time by Age

Under 2 yearsNo screen time

Exception: video calls with family

2–5 yearsMax. 1 hour / day

Watch together and discuss

6–12 yearsMax. 1–2 hours / day

Clear rules and break times

13+ yearsIndividual boundaries

Encourage self-regulation

Guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep for children under 5 years of age WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour

Time control for YouTube

Tubsy Makes Limits Enforceable

Setting time limits is easy. Sticking to them when a child is negotiating five more minutes is harder. Tubsy takes that discussion away from you: the video stops automatically.

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  • Daily time limits per child profile
  • Automatic stop when the limit is reached
  • Time used per day is viewable
  • Remaining time is shown to the child

Screen Time Kids

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Screen Time by Age

Detailed recommendations for each age group with scientific background.

Rules & Tips for Parents

Practical strategies for a healthy approach to screen time.

Control YouTube Time

Specifically for YouTube: how to enforce time limits without constant intervention.

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