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Child Screen Time Tracker

AAP-aligned screen time targets by age. Gap-to-target calc and activity-swap ideas.

Updated April 2026
Tier
OK
AAP target
60 min/day
Gap to target
+30 min over

Tips for 2 to 5 years

  • Cap high-quality content at 1 hour per day.
  • Watch with your child and discuss what you see.
  • Avoid screens during meals and the hour before bed.

Swap-activity checklist

Guidance based on American Academy of Pediatrics media use recommendations. Quality of content and co-viewing matter more than raw minutes.

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What it does

AAP recommends no screen under 2 and max 1 hour daily age 2-5. This shows the gap and suggests swaps — not guilt-trips.

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How to use it

  1. Pick child age band.
  2. Enter current daily screen time.
  3. Read tier + swap ideas.

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