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Kennedy Jr. Issues Zero-Screen Advisory for Infants, Promotes Outdoors

5/21/2026

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Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released a screen-time advisory on May 20, 2026, limiting under 18 months to zero, under six to one hour, and ages six to eighteen to two hours.
Kennedy Jr. and Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds launched a campaign urging outdoor activities.
Acting Surgeon General Stephanie Haridopolos authorized the advisory, which urges phone bans, screen-use queries and tech-firm warnings, and President Donald Trump’s nominee remains unconfirmed.

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Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released a screen-time advisory on May 20, 2026, limiting under 18 months to zero, under six to one hour, and ages six to eighteen to two hours.
Kennedy Jr. and Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds launched a campaign urging outdoor activities.
Acting Surgeon General Stephanie Haridopolos authorized the advisory, which urges phone bans, screen-use queries and tech-firm warnings, and President Donald Trump’s nominee remains unconfirmed.