A screen time calculator is a free tool that provides AAP-recommended daily screen time limits based on your child's age, with a weekly schedule planner, screen-free activity suggestions, and a printable family media plan.
Place consistent limits on screen time. Ensure media does not take the place of adequate sleep, physical activity, and other behaviors essential to health. Designate media-free times and locations.
Allocate screen time minutes for each day. The bar shows how each day compares to the AAP recommended daily limit.
Instead of screen time, try these age-appropriate activities for a 6-year-old:
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends: no screen time for children under 18 months (except video chat), up to 1 hour/day of high-quality content for ages 2–5, and consistent limits of 1–2 hours/day for ages 6 and up. This calculator gives personalized recommendations based on your child's age.
Screen time includes watching TV, using tablets, smartphones, computers, and gaming consoles for entertainment purposes. Educational screen time (homework, reading) and video chatting with family are generally counted separately, though limits should still apply.
Great alternatives include outdoor play (biking, sports, nature walks), creative activities (drawing, building, music), social activities (playdates, board games, family time), and learning activities (reading, puzzles, science experiments). Our calculator suggests age-appropriate alternatives.
A family media plan sets clear rules about when, where, and how long screens can be used. Use our printable planner to set daily limits, designate screen-free zones (like bedrooms and mealtimes), list approved content, and establish family rules everyone agrees to.
Not all screen time is equal. Co-viewing high-quality educational content with your child can be beneficial. The key is balance — ensuring screens don’t replace physical activity, sleep, homework, and face-to-face social interaction. Quality matters as much as quantity.
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