What’s in this guide? What does research say about screen time for under-5s? Firstly, it’s important to remember that not all screen time is created equally. Some apps, shows and content is more developmentally appropriate than others. As well as this, how your child consumes content makes a huge difference. For example, passive watching has fewer benefits […]
What’s in this guide? What does research says about teens’ screen time? To help teens balance screen time, it’s more about showing them the tools to self-regulate and self-reflect. Research completed with TikTok also found that while teens recognise when they need help, they benefit most from taking ownership of their own screen time. In all, they […]
What’s in this guide? What does research say about screen time at ages 5-7? As children start primary school, they will learn new ways of using tech. Like children under 5, Ofcom research found that children at this age use tablets most. However, unlike children in early years, those starting primary school make more use […]
What’s in this guide? What does research say about pre-teens’ screen time? Children starting secondary school are more independent than those in primary or younger. Research from Ofcom found that tweens spend more time sending messages or making voice/video calls (98%), using social media apps or sites (93%) and posting their own content on video-sharing […]
What’s in this guide? What does research say about screen time at ages 7-11? At this age, children are more likely to have their own mobile phones and devices. This means that access to different online spaces increases. Compared to under-5s (41%) and 5-7s (38%), children nearing the end of primary school are more likely […]