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Experts Urge Safer Screen Time: Engage, Limit Ads, Protect Kids

1/20/2026

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The American Academy of Pediatrics released guidance stating that screen time limits are insufficient and that digital media design can affect sleep, learning, and mental health.
Experts recommend parents engage with children during screen use to foster understanding and communication.
The guidance asks technology companies and policymakers to share responsibility for safer online experiences, including limiting targeted advertising, boosting privacy protections, and funding community resources for screen-time alternatives.

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The American Academy of Pediatrics released guidance stating that screen time limits are insufficient and that digital media design can affect sleep, learning, and mental health.
Experts recommend parents engage with children during screen use to foster understanding and communication.
The guidance asks technology companies and policymakers to share responsibility for safer online experiences, including limiting targeted advertising, boosting privacy protections, and funding community resources for screen-time alternatives.