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Forget kids’ screen time, what about adults?

A new study from the Canadian Pediatric Society provides recommendations on screen time for children.
A new study from the Canadian Pediatric Society provides recommendations on screen time for children. CP file photo

The never-ending discussion of screen time and kids continues with the release of a new study from the Canadian Pediatric Society.

The study aimed at physicians is designed to help them advise parents with kids under five years old on the issue.

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The study says:

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  • Kids between two-to-five years of age should be limited to less than one hour of screen time a day.
  • Kids under two years of age shouldn’t be getting any screen time at all.
  • No kids should be viewing at least one hour before bedtime.

One other interesting point the study raised:

Awareness of the parents’ screen habits around their kids.

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In other words, are you aware of how a parents’ screen habits can affect the kids?

Hey! Are you listening to me?

Were you on your phone just then?

I’m over here!

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