Kids and screen time: How much is too much and what should they watch?

The average American toddler spends up to two hours per day in front of a screen, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. — Dreamstime/TNS

FOR decades, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has been studying the effects screens and media have on children. It’s natural for parents and caregivers to be concerned about how much screen time their children are getting, especially when digital screens are everywhere, even at school.

Dr Nusheen Ameenuddin, a Mayo Clinic paediatrician and member of the AAP, shares some recommendations to make it simple for families to manage their technology use.