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Finding family TV shows that your entire gang can watch together is tough, especially when one of your kids is much older or much younger than their siblings. And some kids’ TV shows have a special ability to drive parents up a wall. While watching TV as a family, some characters, storylines, dialogue and settings … Read more

Even high schoolers need consistent TV limits. Screen time should be balanced with homework, physical activity and family time, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. When setting limits on TV for your teens, consider their daily activities, after school job, class load and other factors to decide what’s right for your family. As a … Read more

How much screen time your tween enjoys is up to you, as a parent. Video games, homework on the computer, apps and TV all add up, but they’re not created equal. Using a tablet, computer or smartphone can be educational or have social value, while TV is usually a passive event. Choosing great tween TV … Read more

Screen time guidelines set by the American Academy of Pediatrics are now more flexible for kids over 6. Your big kids are probably using a computer for homework and games both at home and school. They’re also spending more time on smartphones and tablets. When this screen time has educational value, it shouldn’t count against … Read more

As your little kids start school, they’ll be exposed to more screen time throughout the day in their classrooms. This means that at home, playing, reading, homework and family activities should come before TV. During the week, University of Michigan’s Michigan Medicine suggests limiting your little kids’ TV time to about an hour. The weekend, … Read more

The only screen time babies under 18 months should experience is video chatting with loved ones, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Once your kids turn 2, up to an hour every day can be spent on high quality toddler TV shows or fun apps. With lots of the best shows for toddlers opting … Read more